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» COMMISSIONERS/DESIGNATION

NAME

DESINATION

Hon. Justice G.O.U Okungbowa (rtd)

Executive Chairman

Hon. Justice J.M. Eruaga (rtd)

Electoral Commissioner

Muhammad J. Dangora

Electoral Commissioner

Mr. J. P. Igbinoba

Electoral Commissioner

Chief (Mrs) C.F. Ewohime

Electoral Commissioner

Mr. Saliu Jeremiah

Electoral Commissioner

Mr. S.W. Egwa

Secretary To The Commission

It is relevant to note although no specific roles have been assigned to each of the Commissioners, they meet regularly with the Chairman to discuss issues aimed at achieving the objectives for which the Commission was established.

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» HISTORAICAL BACKGROUND AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), was set up on 24th March, 2000 by the Edo State Government Electoral Law in accordance with the provision of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) was established on the 24th March, 2000 and members of the Commission were sworn in by His Excellency, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, the Executive Governor of Edo State on the 24th March, 2000. During the swearing in ceremony, members were charged with the conduct of free and fair Local Government Elections in the State. Members of the Commission who are on full-time appointment meet from time to time to deliberate on matters affecting the Commission and take decisions aimed at ensuring free and fair Local Government Elections in the State. As the Chairman of the Commission, it is my desire to ensure that a democratic structure is put in place at the grassroots in order to accelerate the pace of socio-economic transformation in the rural areas and make for sustainable development in the State in particular and the country in general. In doing this, efficiency in the allocation and utilization of the scarce resources at the disposal of the Commission, is our watchword.

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»OBJECTIVE OF THE EDO STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission was set up by the State Government with the following objectives:-
i.
To conduct free and fair local Government Elections in the State;
ii. To assist the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) in the compilation of Voters' Register in the State;
iii. To conduct By-Election into any of the Elective Offices that may become vacant in the Local
Government Councils;
iv. To undertake the prosecution of cases that may arise from the conduct of Electins at the Election Tribunals; and
v. To undertake the screening of political aspirants vying for elective posts in the Local Government Council Elections.

However, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission started as a mustard seed in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government By July, 2001, it moved to its present office complex located at Plot 116, Oko-Ogba Road, Benin City. The Commission's Office Complex has a Conference Hall capable of accommodating five hundred (500) guests at a time. It has Offices for the Chairman, Six Commissioners, Administrative Secretary and Heads of Department as well as a store for safe-keeping of Sensitive and non-sensitive Electoral Materials. There are convinience facilities with water supplied from the bore-hole sunk in the premises. It has enough space for car park for both staff and visitors. The Office is well furnished with Air Conditioners and Computer systems.

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» MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission is to conduct a free and fair Local Government Elections in Edo State in order to put in place solid democratic Governance at the grassroots level.

 

 
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