The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of candidates for the Edo State governorship election.
National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said the publication and display of the final list of candidates in the commission’s offices in the state capital and the 18 local government areas, for the 2020 governorship election in the state, closes the window for substitution or withdrawal of nominated candidates by political parties.
Okoye said the publication of the candidates’ name was in compliance with the commission’s timetable and schedule of activities and in accordance with section 34 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).
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The statement added that with the development, no political party can withdraw or substitute any of the nominated candidates or tamper with the list and particulars of the candidates in a manner inconsistent with the intendment of the Constitution and the Electoral Act.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
