The Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the September 19 and October
10 dates for Edo and Ondo governorship elections remain unchanged despite the
COVID-19 pandemic.
It also said the
timetable and schedule of activities for the elections stand.
These were disclosed
after a meeting on Tuesday where wide ranging issues, including the coming
governorship and outstanding bye elections were discussed.
According to a
statement signed by National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter
Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the Commission will issue policy framework
for engagement of stakeholders on Thursday.
The Commission restated
its resolve to provide the requisite innovation in conducting elections in
context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It added that it is
committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibility of conducting
elections but without jeopardising the health and wellbeing of citizens.
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