INEC Releases Final List of Presidential, National Assembly Candidates for Polls *Akpabio, Nwaoboshi, Machina make list *4,223 candidates contesting for 469 federal legislative positions *48 million out of 93.5 million eligib
*4,223 candidates contesting for 469 federal legislative positionsChuks Okocha in Abuja
It was also sequel to the display of the personal particulars of all nominated candidates in their constituencies nationwide as provided by section 29 of the Electoral Act. The list published contains the names of candidates validly nominated for national elections at the close of the parties’ primaries and the period earmarked for withdrawal and substitution of candidates.
Akpabio replaced former retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ekpuudom, while Nwaoboshi, who was convicted for seven years by the Court of appeal in Lagos, is also on the list.INEC disclosed that youths formed the highest number of registered voters who would vote in the February and March elections. National Commissioner at INEC in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr.
He urged the youths to ensure that they cast their votes on election day, emphasising that it is only when they do so that they would determine who would lead them.
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