There should be no public campaigning by presidential candidates until November 18, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday.
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.
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.
I used to be able to find good advice from your content.
I simply want to mention I am very new to weblog and truly savored your website. Probably I’m want to bookmark your blog post . You amazingly have awesome articles and reviews. Bless you for sharing with us your webpage.
I like the valuable information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I’m quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!
Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you really know what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also visit my web site =). We could have a link exchange contract between us!
I’ve learned many important things as a result of your post. I’d personally also like to state that there might be situation that you will have a loan and don’t need a co-signer such as a Federal government Student Support Loan. In case you are getting that loan through a standard bank or investment company then you need to be made ready to have a cosigner ready to make it easier for you. The lenders can base their own decision on the few issues but the biggest will be your credit standing. There are some lenders that will additionally look at your work history and choose based on that but in many instances it will hinge on your ranking.
After I initially commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a remark is added I get four emails with the identical comment. Is there any manner you may remove me from that service? Thanks!
Another issue is that video gaming became one of the all-time largest forms of recreation for people of all ages. Kids participate in video games, and adults do, too. The particular XBox 360 is among the favorite gaming systems for people who love to have hundreds of activities available to them, and who like to learn live with people all over the world. Many thanks for sharing your opinions.
The next time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this one. I imply, I do know it was my option to learn, however I truly thought youd have one thing fascinating to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you possibly can repair in the event you werent too busy in search of attention.
I like the helpful information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I am quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!