The Kaduna State House of Assembly has refuted claims that it intends to amend the state’s Local Government Electoral Law just days before the October 19, 2024, local government elections. Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Henry Marah, clarified during a press briefing that no such amendment was listed in the Assembly’s order paper for its October 9 session.
This statement comes in response to concerns raised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose state chairman, Edward Masha, accused the Assembly of plotting to manipulate the election by altering provisions related to result declaration and the appointment of collation officers. Masha warned against any attempts to undermine the electoral process and called for peaceful and transparent elections.
Marah, however, dismissed these allegations, stating that no discussions had taken place regarding amendments to the electoral law since the July Supreme Court ruling on financial autonomy for local governments. He emphasized that the Assembly remained independent and committed to the people’s welfare.
