Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its candidates’ nomination portal would be closed on July 15.
According to the commission’s schedule of activities, political parties are expected to submit list and particulars of nominated candidates for governorship and State Assembly primaries between July 1 and 15.
National Electoral Commissioner and Chairman (Information and Voter Education Committee), Festus Okoye, said the July 15 deadline is sacrosanct.
He said, “By the timetable and schedule of activities released by the commission, political parties that conducted valid governorship and State Assembly primaries shall upload the list and personal particulars of their nominated candidates between July 1 and 15, 2022.
“We urge political parties to scrutinize the list and personal particulars of the candidates they propose to sponsor at the election to avoid any mix-up and duplication of names. Political parties are advised not to wait until the last day before uploading the list and personal particulars of their candidates.
“The candidates’ nomination portal will shut down at 6pm on July 15, 2022. Political parties that have challenges with uploading documents should contact the Commission’s Help Desk, through the dedicated telephone lines or contact the candidate nomination centre at the Commission’s Headquarters.”
