Council of State Elections Kick Off Today: 155 Candidates Vie Across 16 Regions
Delegates from all 16 regions head to the polls to shape the nation’s advisory body
- 155 candidates compete
- 522 delegates will cast their ballots across regional capitals
- Winners will join the 30-member Council of State to guide governance
The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to conduct the nationwide Council of State elections today, February 11, 2025.
A total of 155 candidates, including 10 women, from all 16 regions have filed their nominations to participate.
The elections will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at regional coordinating councils across the regional capitals. Unlike public voting, the process is conducted through an Electoral College comprising two representatives nominated by each District Assembly.
In today’s exercise, 522 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots. Winners will be announced at the respective voting centers once polls close.
The Council of State, a 30-member advisory body, plays a key role in guiding the President, Ministers, Parliament, and other public institutions toward responsible and accountable governance.
