Connect with us

NO CAMPAIGN TILL NOV 18; INEC TELLS ASPIRANTS

Piroll

Published

on

Follow
NEWS: NO CAMPAIGN TILL NOV 18; INEC TELLS ASPIRANTS [New Politics] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)has said yesterday that there should not be public campaign for presidential aspirants until November 18.



This is in line with the timelines given by the agency and the provisions of the Electoral Act, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said.

He advised parties and their candidates to adhere to the electoral timetable during a workshop for election professionals from the Commonwealth Africa Region.

Yakubu reminded political parties and candidates that the end of primaries did not mean the immediate commencement of campaigns.

“Section 99(1) prohibits campaigns by political parties earlier than 90 days before polling day.

“Therefore, going by the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities issued by the Commission, campaign for Presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on Nov. 18.

“Campaign for Governorship and State Assembly elections begins on Dec. 1.

“I call upon political parties and candidates to strictly adhere to these dates,’’ he said.

Yakubu said that with the conclusion of primaries by political parties yesterday, the next activity was the nomination of candidates to the commission.

He reminded political parties that the dates for the submission of lists of candidates (Form CFOO2) and their personal particulars (Forms C1001) for presidential and National Assembly elections are from Oct 10 to Oct.18 while the date for the governorship and State Assembly elections is Oct. 22 and Nov. 2.

“The commission will receive the submission from political parties at Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Abuja, from 9.a.m to 4.p.m. daily.

“Although we have communicated these dates to all political parties, let me reiterate that there will be no extension of time.

“Similarly, in making submissions to the commission, the covering letters as well as the list of candidates must be duly signed by the National Chairmen and National Secretaries of political patties in line with the commission’s guidelines.’’

Yakubu described the workshop and its theme, “Strengthening Electoral Democracy in the Commonwealth African Region” as topical and relevant.

He said that all the countries of the Commonwealth, Africa region, needed to further consolidate on election process so that elections were not merely periodic but also peaceful and credible.

“Bringing election managers together to share experiences and build capacities is a critical step to the consolidation of electoral democracy,” Yakubu said.

Yakubu said that participants would be taken through five interrelated sub-themes, ranging from the promotion of sustainable electoral democracy, strategic planning, gender and elections, electoral technology to elections and new media.

Click Here To Comment




Piroll
 

Piroll is a creative writer, social-political commentator, socio-researcher, and sports analyst. He holds certificates in media management and data journalism from the Thomas Foundation Institute of Journalism. He works as a... Read More

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Be first to comment


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Ekene Uzodimma set to flag off for his Campaign as Governor of Enugu State on 15th December 2018.

kizinho

Published

on

NEWS: Ekene Uzodimma set to flag off for his Campaign as Governor of Enugu State on 15th December 2018. [New Politics] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
Ekene  Uzodimma set to flag off for his Campaign as Governor of Enugu State . The Flag off will be on 15th day of December 2018 will be historic to the Glory of God.Be a part of this history making event as he unveil THE NEW ENUGU STATE OF MY DREAM and the flag off of my campaign at Eden Garden opposite fire service Enugu by 3pm prompt.You can't afford to be elsewhere.
Continue Reading

Buhari Appoints Amaechi As DG Of Campaign Organization

Piroll

Published

on

NEWS: Buhari Appoints Amaechi As DG Of Campaign Organization [New Politics] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
The president of Nigeria has today appointed the minster of transportation and former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi as the director general of his reelection campaign organization.This was made known publicly through a tweet from the special adviser to the president on media Garba Sheu.It is to be noted that Amaechi was the campaign director for Buhari in 2014.
Continue Reading

Anambra 2021: INEC Recognizes Soludo As APGA Flagbearer

Piroll

Published

on

POLITICS LOCAL AFFAIRS: Anambra 2021: INEC Recognizes Soludo As APGA Flagbearer [New Politics Local Affairs] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
Following the controversies that are trailing the authentic aspirants of the ruling party in the state; APGA in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state, the drama that has started on July 16, 2021, leading to the erroneous publishing of Chukwuma Umeoji's name in place of that of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the electoral body has addressed the issue today by recognizing Soludo as the authentic flagbearer of the party in the election.In a press release...
Continue Reading

Latest


Download Naijacrawl App today

Fastest way to read on the go

Download the Naijacrawl App.