The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced the date for the issuance of certificate of return to those elected during the state Governorship and State Assembly elections.
In a press release signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye on Saturday, the commission announced Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st March 2023 for the issuance of certificates of return to Governors and Deputy Governors – elect as well as State Assembly members – elect.
Okoye stated that the certificate presentation will take place in INEC offices in each state of the Federation.
“The Commissions met today, Saturday 25th, March 2023 and deliberated on wide range of issues including the issuance of certificates of return to those elected during the state Governorship and State Assembly elections conducted by the Commission on 18th March 2023.”
“By the provisions of section 72 (1) of Electoral Act 2022, the Commission is mandated to issue a certificate of return within 14 days to every candidates who has been return elected under the law.”
“Pursuant to the above provision, the Commission has fixed Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st March 2023 for the issuance of certificates of return to Governors and Deputy Governors – elect as well as State Assembly members – elect. The presentation will take place in INEC offices in each state of the Federation.”
“”Specific dates for the issuance of the certificates shall be communicated to the elected by the Resident Electoral Commissioners and Administrative Secretaries of the various states,” the statements reads.