INEC RELEASES LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR ISOKO SOUTH 1 STATE CONSTITUENCY BYE-ELECTION IN DELTA STATE ……..1 female, 11 males ready to contest

Oru Leonard

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the list of candidates for Isoko South 1 state Constituency bye-electionin Delta State.

It will be recalled that on Tuesday 10th August 2021, the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Isoko South 1 State Constituency bye-election following the declaration of vacancy by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. Accordingly, the Commission fixed Saturday 11th September 2021.

A statement released today by the
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr Festus Okoye disclosed that twelve (12) political parties conducted primaries and nominated their candidates for the bye-election. The personal particulars of one (1) female and eleven (11) male candidates have been published in the constituency as required by law. The list has also been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.

INEC reassured all political parties of a level playing field adding that the Commission expects parties and candidates to conduct their electioneering campaign and Election Day activities with civility and decorum consistent with the provisions of the law.