The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Wednesday in Abuja said it won’t allow withdrawal or substitution after publishing the final list of candidates standing for the 2023 general elections.
However, the commission said substitution can be effected only in the event of death as provided in section 34(1) of the Electoral Act or pursuant to an order of a Court of competent jurisdiction.
The warning was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Barrister Festus Okoye in Abuja.
The statement read: “Pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election, the Commission today 4th October 2022 published the final list of candidates for State Elections (Governorship and State Assembly constituencies).
“The publication of the full names of candidates standing nominated for State Elections follows the political…
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