“At the same time, the personal particulars of all the candidates nominated by political parties for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections, including their academic qualifications, will be displayed in our offices in the two states as required by law.”
The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged political parties to ensure that credentials of candidates vying for political offices under their platform were diligently screened before presenting such candidates to the Commission. The electoral umpire said the advice became necessary to avoid the Bayelsa State situation during the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states.
Yakubu explained that such scenario could be avoided when political parties observe diligence in screening their candidates, saying that would also lead to reduction in protracted litigations and situation where outcomes of elections are determined by court orders. “I wish to draw the attention of political parties to two critical dates in the timetable released by the Commission a few weeks ago. Party primaries for the democratic election and nomination of candidates for the governorship election in Edo State must be held from June 2 to 27th, 2020. The date for Ondo State is July 2 to 25, 2020. The Commission will not extend the dates. We will also rigorously monitor the primaries and where necessary, apply sanctions as provided by law.
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