Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assented to Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission AKISIEC Law Cap 69 Bill recently passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, into law.
With the new amendment, AKISIEC Law will update the electoral laws in the State.
It will enhance efficiency in the electoral process at the grassroots level, provides legal backing and aligns the activities of AKISIEC in the conduct of local government elections.
Also, the law will help instill more confidence in the electoral process in the State.
The State Independent Electoral body is also, expected to come up with a programmes of action that will culminate in the conduct of local government elections in the state, the new law also provides