2023: INEC publishes notice of election as stipulated by law
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday in Lagos, published the notice of election for the 2023 general elections as required by law.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the notice was pasted at the gate of the commission for public viewing.
The notice read in part that, “In accordance with Section 28 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022, notice is hereby given that elections shall hold as follows:
“Presidential and National Assembly – Saturday Feb. 25, 2023. Governorship and State Assembly – Saturday March 11, 2023.
“Take notice that the place of delivery of nomination papers for the elective offices shall be the commission’s headquarters, Maitama, Abuja via the online portal established for this purpose.
The notice dated February 28, was signed by the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu.
Speaking with NAN, Ademike Oriowo, the Public Affairs Officer, INEC in Lagos, stated that the same publication was replicated across INEC offices in all the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.
Mrs Oriowo said the commission had commenced implementation of activities and timetable for the 2023 general elections and would not leave any stones unturned in all the processes involved.
With this notice, the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections are 360 days away.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
NDC hits back as Wike labels Obi “lawless” for singing old national anthem at NDC event
The minister said a leader who disregards national symbols, including the national anthem, cannot be trusted with the presidency.
Hot news Home top
2027: Tinubu warns politicians against political thuggery, violence
The president said violence has no place in Nigeria’s political process.
Anti-Corruption
Kwara court jails two for illegal mining
The convicts were sentenced after pleading guilty to the charges.
Abuja
Worshippers, passersby stone Tinubu’s convoy at Abuja mosque, chant ‘Bamayi’
Security guards were also seen dispersing the worshippers and passersby who stoned Mr Tinubu’s convoy.
Economy
Economist urges FG to tackle port delays
He described Nigeria’s maritime challenge as a failure to convert its vast potential into economic gains.
Health
Kano confirms 12 diphtheria cases at boarding school
The KSCDC boss expressed concern over the inadequate supply of vaccines.
