Labour Party Bars Serving Mayors, Deputies, & Councillors from Contesting Local Government Elections | #NwokeukwuMascot

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Labour Party, the ruling political party in Abia State, has announced the decision to bar serving Local Government Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen, and 184 ward councillors from participating in the upcoming Local Government elections. This development was confirmed during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held at the residence of Governor Alex Otti on Sunday, September 29, 2024.





Sources who spoke to newsmen disclosed that the party may have opted to settle for consensus candidates during the party primaries, scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2024. The decision is expected to reshape the political landscape, particularly within the Labour Party's ranks ahead of the elections, which are set to take place on November 2, 2024, according to the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC).





Despite the looming election date, there has been an unusual silence from political parties in the state, leading many to question the credibility of the entire process. With very few campaigns and political activities taking place across the parties, speculations abound regarding the transparency and fairness of the upcoming elections.





The disqualification of the serving Local Government Chairmen (referred to as Mayors in Abia), Deputy Chairmen (Deputy Mayors), and Councillors stems from their failure to resign from their respective positions as required by law. According to a memo obtained by newsmen, the disqualification was finalized during the Governor’s meeting with Mayors and Labour Party stakeholders at his country home in Nvosi, where most key decisions of the state takes place.





The memo explicitly states that "All Transition Committee Chairmen (Mayors), Deputy Chairmen (Deputy Mayors), and Councillors in Abia State are not qualified to contest the forthcoming Local Government Area (LGA) election." The decision was made based on non-compliance with Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates political appointees to resign at least 30 days before party primaries.





The memo further clarifies the legal basis for the disqualification, citing the Electoral Act's provisions. "No political appointee can participate in party primaries or conventions while still holding their appointed office," the document reads. This measure aims to prevent public officeholders from exploiting their positions to influence election outcomes.







In line with the constitutional requirement, all political appointees, including Ministers, Commissioners, Special Advisers (SAs), and appointed council councillors, are expected to resign their posts well in advance of the election to maintain neutrality and fairness. The Labour Party's stance on this matter is seen as a move to promote transparency and ensure that all candidates compete on a level playing field.





The decision has dashed the hopes of some serving Chairmen and Councillors who had been lobbying for re-election. Nevertheless, the Labour Party’s resolve appears to reflect a commitment to upholding the principles enshrined in the Electoral Act and ensuring that the democratic process remains free from undue influence.





With the Local Government elections just over a month away, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the political dynamics within the Labour Party and the broader electoral process in Abia State.

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