The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final candidate list for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti.
This came after the candidates’ personal information was made public last month.
Following the closing of political party nominations, the Commission stated that it was in line with the Electoral Act.
Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji was cleared as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate with Afuye Monisade as his running mate, according to a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Festus Okoye, while Olabisi Kolawole was cleared as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate with Kolapo Olugbenga Kolade as his Deputy.
The statement reads further: “On Wednesday 16th February 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) for the Ekiti State Governorship election in our State and Local Government offices as required by law.
“In compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission hereby publishes the final list of candidates for the election following the close of nominations by political parties.
“The Commission wishes to remind political parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, any party that observes that the name of its candidate is missing from the list “shall notify the Commission in writing, signed by its National Chairman and Secretary, supported with an affidavit not later than 90 days to the election”.
