The Next Edition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
No Result
View All Result
The Next Edition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
Home Headline News

18 Parties Jostle For Anambra Governorship Election – INEC

Next Edition by Next Edition
June 17, 2021
in Headline News
Edo Election: INEC To Retain 2019 Voter Register - REC
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 18 political parties indicated interest to participate in the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Nov. 6.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the second quarterly meeting of the commission with political parties on Thursday in Abuja.

You might also like

APC Reinstates Kebbi Gov’s Aide Suspended For Bringing Snake To Gov’t House 

Udeme Ufot to chair QEDNGCreative Powerhouse Summit

”You Are Not Just Planting Trees, You’re Planting Blessings,” Dr. Majekodunmi Lauds OMTI

Yakubu said that all the 18 political parties had scheduled their primaries for the election in line with the dates provided for in the timetable released by the commission.

“In the case of the FCT Area Council elections, political parties have concluded their primaries for the 68 constituencies made up of six Area Council Chairmen and 62 Councillors.

“A total of 14 out of 18 political parties have nominated 110 candidates for Chairmanship/Deputy Chairmanship positions and 362 candidates for Councillorships.

“Altogether, 14 political parties have nominated 472 candidates to vie for 68 elective positions in the FCT.

Yakubu urged party leaders to appeal to their candidates for peace in the Anambra governorship election, FCT Area council polls and other by-elections coming up.

“As you are aware, a number of by-elections and major end of tenure elections are scheduled to hold before the 2023 General Election.

READ ALSO: 1000 Cows: Herders’ Accusation Against Gov. Ortom A Propaganda To Win Sympathy -Addingi

“This weekend, two by-elections are holding in Kaduna State for the Sabon Gari State Constituency in which five political parties are fielding candidates.

“Jigawa State for the Gwaram Federal Constituency where ten political parties are participating.

“We have concluded all arrangements for these bye-elections, including the sensitive materials that will arrive today in the two constituencies. So far, the processes have been rancour-free.

“We urge you to appeal to your candidates and supporters to maintain the current peaceful atmosphere.

“For the outstanding by-elections, I want to assure you that as soon as vacancies are declared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, we will release the timetable.

“The timetable for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State and the Lere Federal Constituency of Kaduna State,”.(NAN)

Tags: AnambraElectiongovernorship electionINECNigerian Politicsparty leadersParty Politicspoliticians
Next Edition

Next Edition

Recommended For You

APC Reinstates Kebbi Gov’s Aide Suspended For Bringing Snake To Gov’t House 

APC Reinstates Kebbi Gov’s Aide Suspended For Bringing Snake To Gov’t House 

    The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi chapter has announced the reinstatement of Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, Special Adviser to Gov. Nasir Idris on Power and Politics.  ...

Udeme Ufot to chair QEDNGCreative Powerhouse Summit

Udeme Ufot to chair QEDNGCreative Powerhouse Summit

  Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG, has announced Udeme Ufot as Chairman of the inaugural QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.   Ufot is...

”You Are Not Just Planting Trees, You’re Planting Blessings,” Dr. Majekodunmi Lauds OMTI

”You Are Not Just Planting Trees, You’re Planting Blessings,” Dr. Majekodunmi Lauds OMTI

    July 3rd, 2025, as the thick clouds had gathered over the coastal city of Lagos and the heavens opened the floodgates for a wet rainy day,...

Senator Natasha Akpoti’s Macabre Dance in Brekete Family Radio

Natasha To Resume Senate Duty On Tuesday After Court Ruling

  The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her...

Next Post
Dragged

APC Endorses Suspension Of Kano Lawmaker




Related News

Olajide Sowore

Explosion Injures 2 In Bank Premises In Oyo

NCS 3,200 Jobs: Over 90,000 Apply in Less than 24 Hours

Dissolution Of SARS Not Enough, Nigerians React

Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Pass 1.24m As Death Toll Nears 30,000

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 195 new infections, Total Now 158,237




The Next Edition

Office Address

3B, Agboola Aina street, Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Quick Contact Details

Phone:
08033018430
Whatsapp:
08051679910

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Beauty
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Columnists
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Headline News
  • Home & Garden
  • Interviews
  • Investigations
  • North Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • Opinion
  • Parenting
  • Politics
  • Relationships
  • South East
  • South West
  • South-South
  • Special Reports
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Vox Pops

© Next Edition Business Development Limited

  • About Us
  • Advert Rate
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate

© Next Edition Business Development Limited