17th November 2024
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BREAKING: INEC Releases Final list Of Candidates For Ekiti Gov

BREAKING: INEC Releases Final list Of Candidates For Ekiti Gov

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for Ekiti governorship election slated for June 18.

This was sequel to the publication of the personal particulars of the candidates last month.

The Commission said it was in compliance with the Electoral Act following the close of nominations by political parties.

According to a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Festus Okoye, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji was cleared as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Afuye Monisade as his running mate while Olabisi Kolawole got the Commission’s nod as People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate with Kolapo Olugbenga Kolade as his Deputy.

The statement reads further: “On Wednesday 16th February 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) for the Ekiti State Governorship election in our State and Local Government offices as required by law.

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