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INEC reveals timetable for governorship polls in Kogi, Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans for the forthcoming governorship elections taking place simultaneously in Kogi and Bayelsa States on November 16.
Chairman of the electoral body, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, released the timetable and schedule of activities for the elections on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with political parties to review the 2019 general elections.
According to the INEC boss, “The conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates must be transparent and democratic in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 87 of the Electoral Act as well as our regulations and guidelines.”
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Prof. Mahmood also added that the Commission expects strict compliance by all parties that wish to nominate candidates for the elections. No nomination arising from primaries conducted after the deadline will be accepted by the Commission.
“The Commission once again reminds party leaders to do the needful. In doing so, you should indicate not only the dates but also venues and time for the primaries,” he urged.
“I urge you to avoid persistent rescheduling of your primaries or late minute change of venue which sometimes disenfranchise your members and make effective monitoring by the Commission difficult. Where political parties opt for direct primaries, there should be proper register of members otherwise it will amount to conducting an election without the voters’ register,” he said.
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