The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Ilorin, Most Reverend Anselm Pendo Lawani has called for free, fair and transparent Local Government Council election in Kwara State scheduled for September, this year.
The Catholic Bishop who also called on the State government to appoint individuals with integrity to supervise the polls, gave the advise during a Press conference in Ilorin, the State capital.
He noted that Local Government administration being the closest to the people at the grassroots, remains the engine room for development
Bishop Lawani said getting governance right at the grassroots level is key to driving development which ultimately helps to tackle challenges of poverty, food scarcity, unemployment and insecurity.
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Ilorin while calling for continuous enlightenment ahead of the September 2024 Local Government Area poll in the State, also advised residents to turn out to cast their vote when the election eventually holds.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
