By Udesinanna Stephen
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has approved the final list of candidates for Governorship elections scheduled to hold in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi
States on Saturday 11th November 2023.
According to INEC, all 18 political parties are fielding candidates in Kogi State, 17 in Imo State and 16
in Bayelsa State.
The Electoral body made this known lately in a press statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye.
He said, “The decision is in line with the provision of Section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 which requires the
publication of the list not later than 150 days to election day i.e. Friday 9th June 2023 following the
period for voluntary withdrawal and substitution of candidates by political parties under Section 31 of
the Electoral Act 2022.
“The Commission wishes to remind political parties and candidates that in line with Timetable and
Schedule of Activities for the three elections, campaign in public officially commences on Wednesday
14th June 2023 in line with Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and ends on 9th November 2023 i.e. 24 hours prior to election day.” He said.
INEC “Urged parties and candidates to conduct their political activities with civility and decorum as peaceful electioneering heralds a peaceful election. Political parties and candidates have a responsibility to de-escalate tension ahead of the elections.”
