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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti.
This came after the candidates’ personal information was made public earlier this month.
Following the close of political party nominations, the Commission said it was in compliance with the Electoral Act.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Festus Okoye said in a statement that Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji was cleared as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate with Afuye Monisade as his running mate, while Olabisi Kolawole was cleared as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate with Kolapo Olugbenga Kolade as his Deputy.
“In compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission hereby publishes the final list of candidates for the election following the close of nominations by political parties.
“The Commission wishes to remind political parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, any party that observes that the name of its candidate is missing from the list “shall notify the Commission in writing, signed by its National Chairman and Secretary, supported with an affidavit not later than 90 days to the election”.
It added: “Furthermore, the attention of parties is drawn to Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides that failure to notify the Commission “shall not be ground to invalidate the election”.
“The final list is published in our State and Local Government offices in Ekiti State as well as our website and social media platforms for public information as required by law.
“Political parties are enjoined to note the provision of the law for compliance”.
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Fatimah Oyesanmi
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