INEC Preaches Peace as Presidential, NASS Elections Campaign Starts Tomorrow

Malik Yahya/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged politicians to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner as the commission prepares to lift the ban on campaign for 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections.

The two elections will hold on February 16, 2019.

A statement by Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INEC Director Of Voter Education and Publicity, today in Abuja appeals to political parties to ensure campaigns are peaceful and devoid of rancour.

“Political Parties are expected to conduct their activities in an organized and peaceful manner, devoid of rancour, hate and/or inflammatory speeches,” the statement says.

Osaze-Uzzi said that the commencement of campaigns was in line with the Timetable and Schedule of Activities issued by the INEC.

He added that it was also in accordance with Section 99 (1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) which provides that “the period of campaigning in public by every political party shall commence 90 days before polling day and end 24 hours prior to that day”.

He reminded political parties and their candidates that campaigns for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly would commence on December 1.