The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the final list and personal particulars of candidates for bye-elections.
This was contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Wednesday.
The bye-elections will be held on February 3, 2024, across nine states of the federation covering two senatorial districts (Ebonyi South and Yobe East); four federal constituencies (Shanga/Ngaski/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency of Ondo State and Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State); and three state constituencies (Guma I State Constituency of Benue State, Chibok State Constituency of Borno State and Chikun State Constituency of Kaduna State).
According to Olumekun, the particulars and final list of candidates were published on Wednesday in the commission’s state offices.
“As provided in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities, the personal particulars and final list of candidates have been published today in our State offices and the affected constituencies puunderhe provision of Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022.
“The list of candidates is also published on our website and social media platforms,” he said.
The commission appealed to Nigerians to scrutinise the personal particulars of the candidates.