Anambra Assembly at plenary on Wednesday, confirmed members of Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC)
The Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Okoye who is the Chairman House Committee on Screening and Election Matters while giving a report, stated that the Committee invited and had an interaction with the ANSIEC members and that the answers gotten were satisfactory.
The Deputy Speaker and members of his committee recommended that the ANSIEC members be screened and confirmed.
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ANSIEC members chaired by Magistrate Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe who appeared before the 8th Assembly at plenary for consideration were confirmed.
The confirmed members of the Commission are; Magistrate Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe (Chairman), Mrs. Bernadine Obande (Member), Barr. Osita Cyril Igbokwe (Member), Sir Chinedu Anthony Nnalue (Member), Mrs. Helen Ifeyinwa Umeh (Member) and Mr. John Emeka Okeke (Member).
Anambra Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze after congratulating the Chairman and members of ANSIEC said the confirmation is to empower Governor Chukwuma Soludo to conduct the local government election as he promised.
“Last few months, we worked tirelessly in order to pass the ANSIEC law, and we have confirmed the members.
” There are a lot of expectations from ndi Anambra. Always remember that you all are from Anambra state and this is an opportunity for each and everyone of you to deliver.
“The expectation of ndi Anambra is high and as you leave here, have it in mind that there is no reason to fail.
” We have a law that will guild you on the job. This house of Assembly is ever ready to assist in any way to make sure that ndi Anambra gets the best.
“At any point in time, if you require any assistance from the Anambra State House of Assembly, in terms of legislative assistance, this House is ever ready to support but the basic thing is that we want the best for ndi Anambra.
“Try and be dedicated and committed. See it as a selfless service to ndi Anambra. From your C.V, you have a name to protect. For you to work and retire, it shows that you have made a name for yourselves.
Chairman Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) Magistrate Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe in a vote of thanks assured that they will leave up to the expectation
” We shall give our best and we will not disappoint ndi Anambra’ Osakwe promised.
The house adjurned and to reconvene on Tuesday August 6th.
