INEC fixes new date for Kogi and Bayelsa elections
The independent National electoral commission INEC has shifted the Kogi And Bayelsa elections to 16th November from its initial date of 2nd November 2019 fixed for both elections.
In a statement signed by Festus Okoye National Commissioner and chairman information and voter education committee said “it will be recalled that on 9th April 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) released the timetable and schedule of activities for the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections.
He further explained that 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 16th May decided to shift the govemorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States to Saturday 16th November 2019.
He added that the timelines for all other activities leading to the elections have also been adjusted to align with the new date.
