Edo/Ondo: INEC Sets Dates For Party Primaries

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has set a timeline for the conduct of governorship primaries in Edo and Ondo States it emerged on Friday.

The commission chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a briefing in Abuja said that political parties in Edo State will have between June 2, and June 27 to conduct their primaries while that of Ondo should hold from July 2 to July 25.

“The Commission will not extend the dates. We will also rigorously monitor the primaries and where necessary, apply sanctions as provided by law.

“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.

“This will enable citizens to scrutinise them and take legal action against any candidate who provides false information to the Commission.

“The personal particulars of candidates will be displayed on July 6 in Edo and on Aug. 4 in Ondo State.

“I wish to appeal to citizens to note the dates and to also seize the opportunity to scrutinise the information provided on oath by the candidates in the interest of our democracy and good governance.”

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