INEC releases candidate list for Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi off-cycle election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the final list of candidates for the off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states on November 11.
Okoye said the final list which has been uploaded to the commission’s website shows 18 political parties are fielding candidates in Kogi, 17 in Imo and 16 in Bayelsa.Advertisement “The decision is in line with the provision of section 32 of the electoral act 2022 which requires the publication of the list not later than 150 days to election day i.e. Friday 9th June 2023 following the period for voluntary withdrawal and substitution of candidates by political parties under section 31 of the electoral act 2022.
“The commission wishes to remind political parties and candidates that in line with the timetable and Schedule of Activities for the three elections, campaign in public officially commences on Wednesday 14th June 2023 in line with Section 94 of the Electoral Act 2022 and ends on 9th November 2023 i.e. 24 hours prior to election day.”
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