INEC unveils guidelines for Imo North senatorial by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it is putting processes in place for the smooth conduct of Imo North Senatorial By-Election scheduled for October 31.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the INEC Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. Francis Ezeonu, who said that all political parties fielding candidates in the bye-election have between August 24 and September 8, to hold their primary election.

Prof. Ezeonu also added in the statement that each party is to provide a list of its planning committee members and a comprehensive list of delegates among other requirements.

The commission said that; “following its published time table for the election, all political parties fielding candidates in the bye-election would have between Aug. 24 and Sept. 8, to hold their primary election.

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“Parties should make available to INEC office, within 48 hours, their primary election dates, and venues, time of congress/election, agenda and guidelines.

“Each party is also to provide a list of its planning committee members, a comprehensive list of delegates, a list of nominated candidates/contestants and any other necessary documents,” it said.

INEC also advised the parties to adhere strictly to their guidelines for primary election as well as the COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

The electoral body also gave the parties October 17 as the last day for submission of names, addresses and two passport-size photographs of polling agents, to the electoral officers, as provided in Section 45(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended).

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