The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has released the time table and schedule of activities for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, scheduled for September 10 and November 26, 2016, respectively.
The commission, according to their bulletin, fixed June 12 as date for the commencement of campaigns by political parties participating in the Edo governorship election, while July, 2 to 4 has been set aside for the conduct of party primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries.
The commission has scheduled August, 11 for publication of official register of voters for the election, while submission of names of party agents for the election to the electoral officers of the local government areas has been fixed for August, 27.
September, 8, is the last day for campaigns for the Edo governorship election.
Similarly, INEC has scheduled August, 28 for commencement of campaign by political parties in the Ondo State governorship election.
The commission has scheduled August 22 to 26, for collection of forms by political parties at INEC Headquarters, while conduct of party primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries will hold between September, 18 to 19.
Publication of official register of voters for the election will be done on October, 27, while submission of names of party agents for the election to the electoral officer of the local government areas is slated for November, 19.
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