INEC fixes October 31 for Lagos, Bayelsa by-elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has fixed October 31 for the conduct of the 12 pending constituencies by-elections in the country.

The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner, and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in Abuja on Tuesday.

“It also revised its regulations and guidelines and engaged with health authorities and stakeholders on conducting elections in an environment that guarantees both credibility and public safety. Others are Imo North Senatorial District; Lagos East Senatorial District; Kosofe II Constituency in Lagos State; Plateau South Senatorial District; Bakura Constituency in Zamfara; and Ibaji Constituency in Kogi.

“By the harmonized timetable, the commission will give the notice of election on August 17 while political parties will conduct their primaries to nominate candidates between August 24 and Sept. 8.

 

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