The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said final list of candidates for the 2023 general would be published on September 20.
The commission also informed that on 4th October, final list of candidates for State elections (Governorship and State Houses of Assembly) would be published.
INEC National Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this this yesterday in Abuja, at an imperative meeting with experts conducting election in volatile security environment, organised in partnership with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Mahmood appealed to political parties and candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns, devoid of rancour.
“Activities towards the 2023 General Election will enter the critical stages this month.In the next 19 days i.e. on 20th September 2022, the Commission will publish the final list of candidates for national elections (Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives) as provided in Sec. 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities released by the Commission.