The Independent National Electoral
Commission, (INEC), has released the time table and schedule of
activities for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states,
scheduled for September 10 and November 26, 2016, respectively.
The commission, according to their
bulletin, fixed June 12 as date for the commencement of campaigns by
political parties participating in the Edo governorship election, while
July, 2 to 4 has been set aside for the conduct of party primaries,
including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries.
The commission has scheduled August, 11
for publication of official register of voters for the election, while
submission of names of party agents for the election to the electoral
officers of the local government areas has been fixed for August, 27.
September, 8, is the last day for campaigns for the Edo governorship election.
Similarly, INEC has scheduled August, 28
for commencement of campaign by political parties in the Ondo State
governorship election.
The commission has scheduled August 22
to 26, for collection of forms by political parties at INEC
Headquarters, while conduct of party primaries, including resolution of
disputes arising from the primaries will hold between September, 18 to
19.
Publication of official register of
voters for the election will be done on October, 27, while submission of
names of party agents for the election to the electoral officer of the
local government areas is slated for November, 19.
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