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SEC notifies ward delimitation for 11 municipal councils
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM
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The State Election Commission has issued a notification detailing the new ward boundaries for eleven municipal councils across the country.
The State Election Commission has released a formal notification that redraws the ward boundaries for eleven municipal councils. The document outlines the revised limits intended to reflect current demographic patterns and ensure equitable representation at the local level.
The delimitation exercise follows the commission's mandate to periodically review and adjust electoral boundaries based on the latest population data. By updating the wards, the SEC aims to balance the number of voters per ward and improve the fairness of future municipal elections.
Local authorities are expected to adopt the new boundaries ahead of the next round of municipal elections, with the commission monitoring compliance. The notification provides a timeline for implementation and directs council officials to update electoral rolls accordingly.
Stakeholders have been advised to review the changes and raise any procedural concerns within the stipulated period, after which the revised wards will become operational for upcoming polls.
The delimitation exercise follows the commission's mandate to periodically review and adjust electoral boundaries based on the latest population data. By updating the wards, the SEC aims to balance the number of voters per ward and improve the fairness of future municipal elections.
Local authorities are expected to adopt the new boundaries ahead of the next round of municipal elections, with the commission monitoring compliance. The notification provides a timeline for implementation and directs council officials to update electoral rolls accordingly.
Stakeholders have been advised to review the changes and raise any procedural concerns within the stipulated period, after which the revised wards will become operational for upcoming polls.