INEC Publishes Final List of Candidates for FCT Area Council Elections, Ensures Transparency

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the FCT Area Council Elections. The announcement, signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, highlighted that political parties can no longer withdraw or replace candidates except in the event of death.

The statement emphasized the transparency of the electoral process, noting that 17 political parties submitted candidates by the deadline. INEC stressed that the full list of candidates, including party affiliation, age, gender, and academic qualifications, has been made public on their website and social media platforms for easy access by the public.