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2023: INEC Warns Aspirants, Political Parties, Against Early Campaigns

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties and aspirants against campaigning before the designated time.

According to the current electoral act, campaigning in public by every political party should commence 90 days before the election.

INEC national commissioner, information and voter education, Festus Okoye gave the warning on Monday during a capacity building workshop for heads of voter education and publicity and public affairs officers of the commission.

“These are normal and consistent with the constitution and the electoral act. People are also free to aspire for political positions, it is their constitutional rights,

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As at now, we are still operating within the existing electoral framework that makes it mandatory for political parties to only begin campaigns 90 days to election.

Also Read: We’ll Do Everything Possible To Prevent Underage Voter Registration; INEC

“But if the bill before the national assembly and assented by the president, parties could submit their nominated candidates 180 days to election.

“What is not allowed is campaigning in public, but you can go and hold meetings with like minds.” Okoye said.

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