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INEC Gives More Details As Regards Oct. 31 Imo North Senatorial By-Election

Afnews Editor

Aug 29, 2020

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is putting measures in place for smooth conduct of Imo North Senatorial By-Election scheduled for Oct. 31.

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This is contained in a press release by the INEC Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. Francis Ezeonu,

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The commission said that following its published time table for the election, all political parties fielding candidates in the bye-election would have between Aug. 24 and Sept. 8, to hold their primary election.

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It said that the parties should make available to INEC office, within 48 hours, their primary election dates, venues, time of congress/election, agenda and guidelines.

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According to INEC, each party is also to provide a list of its planning committee members, a comprehensive list of delegates, a list of nominated candidates/contestants and any other necessary documents.

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It advised the parties to adhere strictly to their guidelines for primary election as well as the COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

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It gave the parties Oct. 17 as the last day for submission of names, addresses and two passport-size photographs of polling agents, to the electoral officers, as provided in Section 45(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended).

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