The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday released the time table and schedule of activities for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States.
Governorship elections in the two states have been fixed for September 10 and November 26 respectively.
Already, several aspirants have commenced underground work ahead of various party primaries in the two states.
INEC said, “ June 12, 2016 is the date fixed for the commencement of campaigns by political parties participating in the Edo governorship election, while July 2-4, 2016 has been set aside for the conduct of party primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries.”
The commission has also scheduled August 11 for publication of official register of voters for the election, while submission of names of party agents for the election to the electoral officers of the local government areas has been fixed for August 27.
Thursday, September 8 is the last day for campaigns for the Edo governorship election.
Similarly, INEC has scheduled August 28 for commencement of campaign by political parties in the Ondo governorship election.
The commission fixed August 22-26 for collection of forms by political parties at INEC Headquarters, while conduct of party primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries will hold between September 18 and 19.
