The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has commenced the screening of chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections across the state’s 21 local government areas.
The screening exercise officially began with candidates from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), marking the start of a comprehensive process that will involve all registered political parties participating in the elections.
Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman of ADSIEC, Alhaji Muhammed Umar Madagali, reassured political parties, candidates, and other stakeholders of the Commission’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the law. He disclosed that all necessary preparations had been concluded ahead of the screening, including the verification of candidates’ documents and adequate security arrangements to ensure a smooth and orderly process.
Madagali further noted that the screening would continue as candidates from other political parties appear before the Commission according to the scheduled timetable. He urged all participants to comply with the electoral guidelines and cooperate fully with officials to guarantee a credible and successful exercise.
