Ahead of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ended political parties campaigns.
While noting that all campaigns must end today, the election body warned that it is illegal for any political party to continue any form of campaign from midnight.
News About Nigeria reports that the warning was given in a statement signed by the National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun on Thursday.
INEC also warned that prohibitions of the order include sanctioning any political party and their supporters found campaigning after midnight on Thursday, September 19.
The Commission also implored parties, candidates, and their supporters not to appear at the polling units on Saturday in their campaign attires or carry any campaign materials with them.
Olumekun said, “It is illegal for any political party in Edo State to engage in rallies, processions, or media campaigns from midnight. 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.
“It is, therefore, illegal for any political party in Edo State to engage in rallies, processions, or media campaigns from midnight today. These prohibitions, including sanctions, are provided for in Section 96 of the Electoral Act 2022. 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.”
