The Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, released the final list of candidates
for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State.
The governorship election slated
for October 10, 2020.
Festus Okoye, the National
Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in a
statement, in Abuja, said that four political parties that earlier made valid
nominations have substituted their candidates.
He disclosed that the electoral
umpire held its weekly regular meeting on Thursday where the Ondo governorship
election was deliberated upon.
Okoye recalled that the
Commission had earlier published the provisional list of candidates for the
election comprising 17 political parties.
“In accordance with section 35 of
the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and as provided in the Timetable and
Schedule of Activities released on 6th February 2020, withdrawal and
substitution of candidates ended at 6.00pm on 18th August 2020,” the commissioner
said.
He said “the African Democratic
Congress (ADC), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) withdrew and substituted their Deputy Governorship candidates while the
Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) substituted both its Governorship and Deputy
Governorship candidates.
“Consequently, the Commission has
published the final list of nominated candidates in our State and Local
Government offices in Ondo State. The list is also available on our website and
social media platforms.
“Political parties, candidates in
the election and members of the public are advised to check the final list of
candidates and be guided accordingly.”
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