Cross River Government reads riot act to aspirants in council election

Cross River State government has ordered aspirants in the November 2nd local government chairmanship and counsellorship election in the state to declare their assets before contesting.

The warning was contained in a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Own Enoh and made available to the media on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.

The Government said the directive is in alignment with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

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It also warned among others, that public officers who fail to declare their assets will face disqualification from contesting elections and prosecution awaits false declaration.

“In accordance with provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Cross River State Government hereby reminds all civil/public office holders contesting elections to declare their assets.

“The assets declaration aims to promote transparency and accountability, prevent corruption and conflict of interest, as well as ensure public trust in elected officials.

“Public Officers who fail to declare their assets will face disqualification from contesting elections and even prosecution in the event of false declaration.

“Consequent upon this, all Public Officers who resigned their appointments, with the intent of running for elective offices in the forthcoming Local government election are advised to comply with relevant provisions of the Law, by ensuring the declaration of their assets, at the office of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Federal Secretariat Complex, Calabar, without fail.

“Officers contesting the election are also to resign at least 30 days before the election, in line with Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act (2022 as amended). The Government enjoins all concerned to ensure strict compliance.”

By: Archibong Emmanuel
(Snr. Reporter)