The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, approved the constitution of a seven-member Edo State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct elections into local government councils across the state.
The approval of the newly constituted EDSIEC membership followed the consideration of a request from Governor Godwin Obaseki in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, to confirm the nominees.
Confirming the list of nominees, the speaker, Marcus Onobun, said the commission has Justice James Oyomire (retd.) as its chairman, while Mrs.Gladys Idahor, Uduafi Gabriel (esq), Mr.Felix Ebhota, Mr. Michael Emmanuel, Vincent Aimienota and Okekuoyen Ehiedu will serve as members.
Meanwhile, the House also passed a bill amending the Edo State Local Government establishment Law and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission establishment and re-enactment Law.
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