Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Delta State Government Gets New Electoral Act




   As the October exit date for Chairmen and Councillors of different local government councils in Delta State draws near, Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has signed into law the Delta State Independent National Electoral Commission, DSIEC, Bill.

   The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi, Clark of the House, Lyna Ochulor and other Principal officers of the legislature had presented the bill with two other bills, the Local Government Amendment Bill (2017) and the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill (2016) to the Governor for assent yesterday at the Government House, Asaba.
    Governor Okowa at the occasion which was witnessed by some members of the state executive council, lauded the vibrancy and cooperation of the Delta State Legislators in making laws that will ensure good governance, respect for rule of law and progressive society.
   He stated that his administration will continue to support local government councils to offset their salary arrears.

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