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2019 ELECTIONS: INEC INSISTS ON EZEKWESILI'S CANDIDATURE DESPITE WITHDRAWAL FROM PRESIDENTIAL RACE

khaleb

Jan 24, 2019

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is too late for any candidate to withdraw from contesting any position in the upcoming elections.

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INEC said this in reaction to Oby Ezekwesili stepping down as the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN).

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Ezekwesili announced her withdrawal on Thursday, saying she wanted to give room for a coalition against candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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But reacting via a statement, Rotimi Oyekanmi, chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, said November 17 was the last date for withdrawal.

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"It is impossible for any presidential candidate to withdraw from the race now. According to the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2019 General Elections, the last day for withdrawal by candidates or replacement of withdrawn candidates by political parties was 17th November 2018 for Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

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"The deadline for Ezekwesili or any candidate in that category to withdraw or be replaced has passed,ÔÇØ the statement read.

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