Giwa local govt election news

Here are some recent news updates on the Giwa Local Government election in Kaduna State, Nigeria:

Latest News

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the Giwa Local Government election in Kaduna State, citing security concerns. The election was initially scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 27, 2021. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Kaduna State Government has accused the opposition parties of planning to disrupt the Giwa Local Government election, and has vowed to take necessary measures to ensure the success of the exercise. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the Giwa Local Government election, and has called on INEC to ensure a free and fair election. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Previous News

• INEC had earlier announced that the Giwa Local Government election would hold on March 27, 2021, alongside other local government elections in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
• The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several political parties fielding candidates. The APC and PDP are expected to be the main contenders. (Source: The Nation)
• The Giwa Local Government election is seen as a test of the strength of the APC and PDP in the state, ahead of the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Background

• Giwa Local Government is one of the 23 local governments in Kaduna State, with a population of over 500,000 people.
• The local government has been a stronghold of the APC in the state, but the PDP has been making efforts to gain a foothold in the area.
• The election is expected to be a closely watched one, with many political observers keenly following the outcome.

Please note that the news updates may be subject to change, and it's always best to verify information from credible sources.