The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) has requested political events within the Edo state governorship election to finish their campaigns by 11:59pm on Thursday.
In an announcement on Thursday, Sam Olumekun, INEC spokesperson, reiterated provisions of part 94 of the Electoral Act 2022 and guarantee compliance forward of the election on September 21.
Part 94(1) of the act states that: “An individual, print or digital medium that broadcasts, publishes, advertises or circulates any materials for the aim of selling or opposing a selected political occasion or the election of a selected candidate over the radio, tv, newspaper, journal, handbills, or any print or digital media in any way referred to as inside twenty 4 hours instantly previous or on polling day commits an offence below this Act.”
Olumekun mentioned candidates and their supporters shouldn’t put on marketing campaign supplies to the polling models on Saturday.
“It’s subsequently unlawful for any political occasion in Edo State to have interaction in rallies, processions or media campaigns from midnight as we speak,” the assertion reads.
“These prohibitions, together with sanctions, are supplied for in Part 96 of the Electoral Act 2022.
“Equally, on Election Day, Saturday twenty first September 2024, events, candidates and their supporters shouldn’t seem on the polling models of their marketing campaign attires or carry any marketing campaign supplies with them.
“We urge events, candidates and their supporters to pay attention to the provisions of the regulation for compliance.”
‘IGHODALO ENDS CAMPAIGN’
In the meantime, Asue Ighodalo, governor candidate of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP), has ended his marketing campaign.
In an announcement issued by Erhabor Emokpae, the Crew Asue Media Organisation (TAMO) mentioned Ighodalo’s marketing campaign ended as we speak in keeping with provisions of the electoral act.
“We wish to inform most people that the present marketing campaign has been formally concluded by Ighodalo and consequently directed that no exercise on this regard ought to exceed midnight, Sept. 19,” the marketing campaign workplace mentioned.
“After this time, any publications, commercials, jingles, or some other promotional supplies made in respect of the subject material haven’t the blessing, endorsement or authorisation of Ighodalo or all that’s related to him in respect of identical.
“Please be suggested, subsequently, Ighodalo won’t be liable or held accountable for any penalties arising from any additional marketing campaign or promotional actions or communications carried out after the marketing campaign’s official closing time and date.”
