The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the Edo State Governorship Election.

A total of 17 political parties are fielding candidates in the election made up of 16 males and one female. The final list, which also gives the breakdown of the candidates by age, academic qualifications and disability, has been published at our office in Edo State and also uploaded to INEC website and social media platforms for public information.

As provided by Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, campaign by Political Parties in public shall commence not earlier than 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours prior to that day.

“Therefore, Political Parties are now permitted to start campaign in public from Wednesday 24th April 2024 and end at midnight on Thursday 19th September 2024 as indicated in items 8 and 12 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election,” INEC said.

INEC urged parties to conduct their campaigns with civility and decorum devoid of inciting language, violence, voter inducement and other infractions mentioned in Sections 92 – 97 of the Electoral Act 2022.

The Edo State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 21st September 2024.