The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday released the names of candidates it had cleared for the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu, on Tuesday. Idowu, who stated that this was in line with the provisions of Section 31 (3) of the Electoral Act 2010, as amended, gave the names of the cleared candidates to include Dr. Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress. INEC, however, cleared Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate and Chief Maduabuchi Obiano as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. The commission also advised political parties and their members that only those on the list would be allowed to participate in the electoral process including campaigns. “Any violation of this rule amounts to an electoral offence and security agencies are urged to intervene as such,” INEC said. Idowu added that the comprehensive list of the candidates as signed by the INEC Secretary had been placed on the commission’s website. He said, “A total of 23 political parties nominated candidates for the governorship and deputy governorship slots. Two political parties, namely the APGA and PDP had issues with the candidates they intend to sponsor before the closure of nominations on September 17 2013. “In the Federal High Court in Awka eased the contention over APGA’s nomination by vacating its order directing the commission to accept two governorship candidates from the party.”
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:53:06 +0000
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