The Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC)
has shifted the Bayelsa and Kogi States governorship polls from November 2 to
16, 2019, following appeals from the Bayelsa State government that the initial
date falls on the national thanksgiving day of the state.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and
Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement
issued on Thursday in Abuja.
He said: “The INEC released the timetable and schedule
of activities for the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. The Commission
fixed 2nd November for the elections to hold in both States. However, the
Commission has received several appeals from the Government. State Assembly,
elders, religious leaders, traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders
in Bayelsa state, that the election date coincides with the State's Annual
Thanksgiving Day which is backed by the Bayelsa State Thanksgiving Day Law
2012.
“After a careful consideration of the appeals. the
Commission at its regular weekly meeting held today Thursday decided
to shift the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States to Saturday 16th
November 2019.”
The commission added that the timelines for all other
activities leading to the elections have also been adjusted to align with the
new date.
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