The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has made public the personal details of candidates vying for chairperson and councillorship positions in the upcoming October 9 local government elections.
According to PLASIEC spokesman Koro Yakubu, the published particulars include names, addresses, ages, dates of birth, occupations, and educational backgrounds of all candidates across the 17 local government areas.
The move is part of PLASIEC’s efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process, according to Peoples Gazette.
The details will be available on the commission’s website, ward collation centers, and PLASIEC offices across the state.
PLASIEC aims to ensure a free, fair, credible, and peaceful election by providing citizens with accurate information about the candidates.
The commission encourages citizens to access the information and participate in the electoral process.
The statement said, ”The particulars were published in accordance with PLASIEC’s transparency and accountability policy. The candidates’ details displayed include name, address, age, date of birth, occupation, and educational background, among others.
“Details of each candidate will be uploaded on our website, https://plasiec.ng, within the next seven days. It will also be pasted in the designated ward collation centres and PLASIEC offices in the 17 LGAs.”
It added, “This information can also be accessed at our Headquarters No. 7, John Mark Samci Road, Jos. The publication of personal particulars is a critical step in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
“PLASIEC is confident that this transparency will contribute to a more informed and engaged citizenry.
“We remain committed to ensuring a free, fair, credible, and peaceful election come October 9, 2024.”
