INEC lists Oyebanji, Kolawole, 14 Others For Ekiti Gov Poll

The final list of eligible candidates for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State was released by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday.

Abiodun Oyebanji was cleared as the All Progressives Congress candidate, with Monisade Afuye as his running mate, according to the list, which was published on the commission’s website and distributed to INEC’s 16 local government area offices in the state.

The APC candidate will face off against Olabisi Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic Party, who is backed by Kolapo Kolade.

The governorship election will feature candidates nominated by 16 political parties.

Mr Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, said in a statement that the development followed the publication of the candidates’ personal details last month.

Following the close of nominations by political parties, he added, it was also in compliance with the Electoral Act of 2022.

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“The commission wishes to remind political parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act, 2022, any party that notices that the name of its candidate is missing from the list shall notify the commission in writing, signed by its national chairman and secretary, and accompanied by an affidavit not later than 90 days before the election,” Okoye stated.

“Furthermore, parties are reminded of Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act of 2022, which states that failure to notify the commission will not result in the election being declared invalid.”

“As required by law, the final list is made public in our state and local government offices in Ekiti State, as well as on our website and social media platforms.”

“Political parties are urged to take note of the law’s provisions in order to ensure compliance.”