By John Ugo
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission ( BYSIEC) has announced May 14, 2022, as the date for elections into the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councilors in all the local government areas in the State.
The development is the commission’s strict compliance with the provisions of section 53 of the Bayelsa State Local Government Law 2002, as amended and pursuant to section 25 (2) of the Electoral Act.
Chairman of the state electoral body, Hon. Ball Oyarade disclosed this to newsmen in Yenagoa, the state capital.
He said the authorities of the commission in accordance with section 301 of Electoral Act 2010, had put a notice for the commencement of activities which had been served with effect from February 11, 2022.
He explained that the collection of Forms 001 and 002 by all political parties has been scheduled for February 21st to March 2, 2022.
The BYSIEC in a statement noted that in line with section 87 (1) of the state Electoral Act, party primaries including resolution of disputes arising there from would be entertained between 8th and 14.
Also, commencement of campaign by political parties would start from March 23rd and end May 12, 2022.
