By Joy Odor
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) for the Ekiti State Governorship election in the State and Local Government offices as required by law.
The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye (Esq) in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja said in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission hereby publishes the final list of candidates for the election following the close of nominations by political parties.
The Commission reminded political parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, any party that observes that the name of its candidate is missing from the list “shall notify the Commission in writing, signed by its National Chairman and Secretary, supported with an affidavit not later than 90 days to the election”.
According to him, the attention of parties is drawn to Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides that failure to notify the Commission “shall not be ground to invalidate the election”.
The final list is published in the State and Local Government offices in Ekiti State as well as the website and social media platforms for public information as required by law.
The National Commissioner enjoined political parties to note the provision of the law for compliance.
