2015: INEC lifts ban on political campaigns in Ogun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Ogun state on Thursday disclosed that it has lifted the embargo on political campaigns in the state.

The electoral umpire in a statement on Thursday, signed by the State Public Affairs Officer, Ogunseye Olayinka, revealed that the declaration was done in accordance with the electoral law.

According to him, “in compliance with Section 30(1) of the Electoral Act 2010(as amended) which provides that notice of election shall be issued not later than 90 days before the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Ogun State has this day, Ist of October, 2014 issued notice of elections as follows:

“Presidential and National Assembly elections shall take place in all the 20 local government areas of Ogun State on February 14, 2015.

“Governorship and State House of Assembly elections would hold on February 28, 2015.”

“With this development, the Commission has lifted the embargo on political activities for the 2015 general elections, as political parties would be expected to conduct party primaries for the various elective offices between October 2, 2014 and December 31, 2014,” Ogunseye stated.