The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the dates for Ekiti and Osun gubernatorial elections.
Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said in Abuja that, “In the sequence of off-season elections, the Ekiti and Osun State Governorship elections are holding next year.
“In keeping with our policy
of announcing the dates of elections in advance to enable early and effective preparations by all concerned, the Commission has approved that the Ekiti State Governorship election will hold on Saturday 18th June 2022 while the Osun State
Governorship election will hold one month later on Saturday 16th July 2022.
“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the two elections have been uploaded on the Commission’s website and social media platforms. We implore political parties and aspirants to ensure rancour-free primaries and thereafter conduct peaceful electioneering campaigns.”
Before announcing the dates, he said, “Looking to the near future, the Commission is preparing to conduct the remaining off-season end of tenure elections ahead of the 2023 General Election.
“Already, activities listed in the timetable for the Anambra State
Governorship election are being implemented. So too are those of the FCT Area Council election holding on 12th February 2022.”
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