INEC issues modalities, deadlines for Kogi, Bayelsa polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued deadlines and other modalities for the collection of Personal Voters Card (PVC) and the conduct of party primaries ahead of the Nov. 16 governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.

INEC issued the deadlines for the conduct of the forthcoming polls through its Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Festus Okoye.

Okoye who ‎revealed that much on Tuesday whiles speaking to newsmen in Abuja, after the conclusion of the commission’s management meeting also informed that the period for notice of intention to conduct primaries for the election of candidates had elapsed.

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He said; “Political parties are hereby reminded that in accordance with the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election issued on 16th May 2019, the last day for the conduct of primaries and resolution of all matters or disputes arising therefrom is Thursday 5th September 2019.

“While the last day for the submission of lists of candidates and their Personal Particulars (INEC Forms CF001 and CF002) is Monday 9th September 2019 at 6:00pm at INEC Headquarters, Abuja.

“Parties are enjoined to ensure compliance with these timelines as no extension or late submission will be entertained,” he said.

While speaking on the collection of PVC’s in the two states where the elections will hold, Okoye said the collection will take place at the RAs/wards in each of the local governments and Distribution Officers (DOs) trained by the commission will handle the collection.

“There will be two teams of DOs per Local Government Area and the officers will rotate the distribution of the PVCs in the RA or from community to community based on a schedule agreed upon by the REC and the stakeholders.

“The commission will commence the exercise on the 2nd September 2019, and this will last till the 30th September 2019 between 9.00a.m to 3.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday),” Okoye added.

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