According to the IEC, the by-lection will be conducted on Thursday 22 January 2015.
“This is in accordance with Section 23 of the Local Government Act 2002, with respect to Section 19 (a) of the same Act,” a press release signed by IEC Chairman Alhaji Mustapha L. Carayol stated.
It further stated: “Following the notification from the Kerewan Area Council of the demise of the erstwhile Councilor for Katchang Ward Mr Tamba Marong, the Independent Electoral Commission will conduct a by-election to fill the said vacant seat in the said Area Council on Thursday 22nd January 2015.”
