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IEC set to conduct by-election in Massembeh Ward

Jan 7, 2025, 10:21 AM

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announces pursuant to section 23 of the Local Government Act, it shall conduct a by-election in the Mansakonko Administrative Area.

“This follows the demise of Mr. Bakary Korita, Councilor for Massembeh Ward.”

“The Commission wishes to inform the general public that a Council by- election will be conducted on Saturday 22 February, 2025 to fill the vacancy in Massembeh Ward in the Mansakonko Area Council.

Nomination of candidates for the said by-election will be conducted from Wednesday 5th February to Saturday 8th February, 2025, between the hours of 8am and 4pm, daily, at the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office.”

“Nomination Forms can be collected from the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office from 20th January, 2025; onwards.”

“The campaign period for the said by-election shall start from Monday 10th February to Thursday 20th February, 2025.”