The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has appointed a former Secretary to Abia State Government (SSG), Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa as chairman, Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), ABN TV reports.
Prof. Mkpa is also a former Vice-Chancellor of the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU).
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This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to Governor, Dr A.C.B Agbazuere and made available to ABN TV on Saturday.
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The release also added that the name of Prof Mkpa Agu Mkpa has been forwarded to the Abia State House of Assembly for confirmation as required by extant laws.
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The Governor had last month announced that his government will conduct local government election after pressure from the opposition political parties.
