The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released timelines for the Kogi and Bayelsa Governorship elections scheduled to hold on November 16, 2019.
The Commission also released timelines for party primary elections in both states which will start on August 18 to September 5, 2019.
The electoral umpire advised that the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates should be transparent and democratic in accordance with the provision of the Electoral Act, as well as INEC’s regulations and guidelines.
He added that a total of 64 certificates of return had been withdrawn and issued to persons declared winners by courts of law.
The INEC boss also informed that peace efforts in both states have started in a bid to have violent-free elections.