In preparation ahead of the local government elections exercise scheduled to take place on September 21 across the 27 LGAs in the state, the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC, has announced the recruitment of ad hoc staff into some critical vacant positions in the commission to deliver a credible and transparent exercise.
A release from the Chairman of the Commission, Chief Charles Ejiogu, informed that the commission needs to fill various positions like Local Government Area Returning Officers, Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, and Assistant Presiding Officers.
The release further stated that interested people who want to apply must possess a first-degree certificate or Higher National Diploma from any recognised higher institution.
In the meantime, political activities have started taking place across the 27 LGAs in the state as aspirants have begun to declare interest in the chairmanship and councillor’s positions in the forthcoming exercise.