By Ogalah Ibrahim

Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC) announced that the state’s next Local Government Council Election will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. This marks the official start of the electoral process, with a notice period of 365 days as stipulated by law.

The Chairman of KTSIEC, Alhaji Lawal Alhassan Faskari, addressed the media at a press briefing, highlighting key details about the upcoming election. He said interested candidates from registered political parties are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the requirements outlined in the upcoming guidelines. These guidelines, along with the official timetable, will be distributed to all stakeholders in due course, the Chairman noted. 

The announcement comes amidst calls for increased security during the election process, particularly in areas facing security challenges. The Commission urged cooperation from security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election.

Additionally, a strong emphasis was placed on peaceful participation from citizens, urging them to shun violence and actively engage in the democratic process.

“We appeal to all security agents in the State to provide adequate security coverage throughout the process especially in the frontline Local Government Areas with security challenges. We also urge citizens in the State to be Law abiding and shun any violence during the process,” Faskari said. 

The Commission further urged Political Parties, Media Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other interested persons and groups to give adequate publicity, enlightenment and sensitization to Electorates to come out in masse to elect their leaders of their choice.