By Nelson Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in a press release issued on Monday, 6 January 2025, revealed that a council by-election will be conducted on Saturday, 22 February, 2025 to fill the vacancy in Massembeh Ward in the Mansakonko Area Council.
“Pursuant to section 23 of the Local Government Act, the Independent Electoral Commission shall conduct a by-election in the Mansakonko Administrative Area. This follows the demise of Mr Bakary Korita, Councilor for Massembeh Ward,” the Election Commission stated.
The Commission stated that nomination of candidates for the said by-election will be conducted from Wednesday 5th February to Saturday 8th February 2025, between the hours of 8am and 4pm daily, at the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office.
“Nomination forms can be collected from the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office from 20 January 2025, onwards. The campaign period for the said by-election shall start from Monday 10th to Thursday 20th February, 20205,” the Commission indicated.