'Seun Ibukun-Oni, Abuja
DAILY COURIER - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its plan to publish the particulars of all gubernatorial candidates and their running mates in the Ondo state election effective from Saturday May 25, 2024.
A statement by INEC's National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun today revealed that the publication is in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022.
He urged the public to scrutinize the documents of the candidates and their running mates, where there are discrepancies they should approach the court.
"The personal particulars of the Governorship candidates and their running mates will be published on Saturday 25th May 2024, one week from the last date for the submission of nominations as provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4 on the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election.
"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 our State Headquaters in Akure and the 18 Local Government offices across the State.
"We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents. Any aspirant who participated in his/her party primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by a candidate or running mate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal High Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022.
"The Ondo State Governorship Election is scheduled for Saturday 16th November 2024" the statement reads.
