The body in charge of conducting elections in Nigeria, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that it would publish the personal details of candidates for the Edo State governorship election on Saturday.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun who said the decision to publish the details of candidates is in accordance with the conclusion of party primaries.
“The personal particulars of the governorship candidates and their running mates will be published on Saturday 30th March 2024, a week from the last date for the submission of nominations as provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022,” he said.
“The Commission shall publish the personal particulars by displaying copies of Form EC9 along with all academic credentials and other documents submitted by each candidate at the State Headquarters and the 18 Local Government offices across Edo State.”