As the Edo State governorship elections approach, INEC has taken steps to ensure transparency in the electoral process. The National Commissioner of the commission and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced that the documents submitted by each candidate, including the EC9 form and their academic qualifications, will be displayed in the offices of the state and 18 local governments in Edo.
Indeed, after the conclusion of the political party primaries, 17 parties have uploaded the nomination forms of their candidates for the Edo State governorship election, before the deadline of March 24, 2024. Personal details gubernatorial candidates and their running mates will be published on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in accordance with section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022.
This release of official candidate documents aims to bring greater transparency to the electoral process and allow voters to review the qualifications and background of each candidate. This is an important step in ensuring free and fair elections, where Edo citizens can make informed decisions when voting.
Furthermore, this INEC initiative aims to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process and promote the accountability of candidates to voters. The release of official candidate documents is a step in the right direction to ensure democratic and transparent elections in Edo State.