Nigeria: LG autonomy: Bauchi APC joins calls for scrapping of state electoral body

The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has joined in the clamour for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs).

According to the party, such action would allow the local government to serve as a third tier of governance as contained in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. 

The call was made in a press statement issued to Journalists in Bauchi on Saturday signed by State APC Publicity Committee Chairman,…