By JOHN ONAH, Abuja –
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Abuja released the final list of candidates for the 2022 Osun Governorship election.
It would be recalled that on Friday, 25th March, 2022, the Commission published the personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) for the Osun State governorship election in State and Local Government offices as required by law.
“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.
Meanwhile, The National Commissioner and Chairman, Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said in a statement that “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”.
“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 Osun 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”, the statement said
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