The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun on Tuesday announced that it has displayed the list of candidates participating in the Aug. 9 gubernatorial election in the state.
Prof. Attahiru Jega, INEC chairman.
The announcement is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Nike Tadese, the Chief Public Affairs Officer of the electoral body in Osogbo.
The statement quoted Tadese as saying that the public display of the list was in compliance with Section 31 sub-sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).
He said the list was now on display at the state office of INEC and all the 30 local government offices of the Commission.
“The list contains personal particulars of all candidates contesting the Aug. 9, 2014 gubernatorial election in Osun State.
“By this act, members of the public by law, have the opportunity to scrutinise the documents submitted by candidates as pasted by INEC.
‘’Any person who has any claim to question information given by these candidates should approach the court of law.’’