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THE Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) says it is prepared to conduct a hitch free and fair Local Government Elections in the 171 political wards of the state.

The Chairman of EBSIEC, Mr Patrick Enyi, disclosed this on Friday, during a news conference ahead of the exercise, slated to take place on Saturday, Aug 22.

Enyi said the commission had received all sensitive materials for the election and the situation room would be fully activated at 7.00 a.m. on Saturday.

The chairman of the commission explained that Labour Party, All Progressives Congress and Africa Democratic Congress would feature in the elections.

“EBSIEC is also using the opportunity to urge the supporters and candidates involved in the elections to shun violence and play by the rules.

“In the election, we have the three political parties mentioned earlier with others who filled their candidates,” Enyi said.

He further stated that voting would commence by 8.00 a.m. and conclude by 3.00 p.m. (NAN)

A.I

Aug. 21, 2026

Tags: EBSIEC Mr Patrick Enyi

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