By In preparation for the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed the date for the release of the final lists of presidential and governorship candidates.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, released the dates on Thursday during a meeting organized by the Center for Democracy and Development in Abuja with the subject, “Directing Nigeria’s 2023 Elections in Volatile Security Environment,” in Abuja.
Professor Yakubu gave the breakdown of activities paving the way to the conduct of the 2023 elections, noting that while the final list of the presidential candidates will be out on September 20, that of governorship hopefuls will be released on October 4.
The INEC chairman asked political parties and their candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns. He further said that the commission is teaming up with security agencies to ensure a peaceful election.
