From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned all the Political Parties and their Candidates not to wear any political party attire to the polling unit on election day Saturday 21, 2024.
INEC through its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Hon. Sam Olumekun stated this in a press released on Thursday.
It equally reminded all the political parties to note that their campaigns ended today, Thursday September 19, 2024, which is according to the lay down rules in the electoral Act of 2022 that says, campaign ends 24 hours before the election.
According to it, “It is therefore illegal for any political party in Edo State to engage in rallies, processions or media campaigns from midnight today.
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“These prohibitions, including sanctions, are provided for in Section 96 of the Electoral Act 2022.
“The Commission wishes to remind political parties that in line with Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, and item 12 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2024 Edo State Governorship election, all campaigns by political parties end at midnight today, Thursday 19th September 2024.
“Similarly, on Election Day, Saturday 21st September 2024, parties, candidates and their supporters should not appear at the polling units in their campaign attires or carry any campaign materials with them.
“We urge parties, candidates and their supporters to take note of the provisions of the law for compliance”, the statement said.
