By Gbenga Sodeinde
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 18, 2022 for the conduct of the Ekiti State governorship election.
This is contained in the “Timetable and Schedule of Activities for Ekiti State Governorship Election” dated 10 June 2021 and signed by INEC Secretary, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
The timetable outlined the schedule of activities in the build up to the election, starting from the publishing of the Notice of Election on January 11, 2022.
“The tenure of the Governor of Ekiti State will expire on the 16th October, 2022.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 25 (7) and (8) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended), the earliest date for the Election into the office of the Governor, Ekiti State, shall be the 18 May, 2022 and the latest date for the Election shall be 17 September, 2022.”