By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the
personal particulars of the twelve candidates for the Isoko South 1 State constituency of Delta State as required by law.
The candidates are made up of one female and eleven male.
This was confirmed in a statement yesterday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee if INEC, Mr Festus Okoye in Abuja.
The list, according to Okoye, has also been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.
The Commission, which reassured all political parties of a level playing field, stated that it expects parties and candidates to conduct their electioneering campaign and Election Day activities with civility and decorum consistent with the provisions of the law.
The statement by Okoye reads, “It will be recalled that on Tuesday 10th August 2021, the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Isoko South 1 State Constituency bye-election following the declaration of vacancy by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
“Accordingly, the Commission fixed Saturday 11th September 2021.
“Twelve (12) political parties conducted primaries and nominated their candidates for the bye-election.
“The personal particulars of one (1) female and eleven (11) male candidates have been published in the constituency as required by law.
“The list has also been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.
“While we reassure all political parties of a level playing field, the Commission expects parties and candidates to conduct their electioneering campaign and Election Day activities with civility and decorum consistent with the provisions of the law”, it said.