By: Mercy Peter
The Independent National Electoral Commission, Monday said political parties have till 20 May 2024 to submit nomination of their candidates for the 16 November 2024 governorship election in Ondo State.
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the commission monitored 18 political party primaries in the state.
He spoke at the second consultative meeting with leaders of the political parties in the country in Abuja.
He however did not revealed the number of political parties that have submitted their nomination.
He said no party would be allowed to submit names of candidates after 20 May as the portal will automatically shut down by 6pm.
Yakubu said: “Turning to Ondo State, political parties have just concluded their primaries. Eighteen (18) political parties conducted primaries monitored by the commission.
“I wish to remind you that parties have one week to the deadline for the nomination of candidates which is 6pm on Monday, 20th May, 2024 when the portal automatically shuts down. I urge you to adhere strictly to the deadline.
“Political parties have been given 23 days (over three weeks) from the end of primaries to prepare and submit the list of only two candidates (governorship candidate and running mate) to the Commission. There will be no extension of time.”
