We Have Not Postponed Ondo, Edo Polls: INEC

The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) says it has not postponed the governorship elections in Ondo and Edo states over the coronavirus pandemic.

This was disclosed by Festus Okoye, INEC spokesman, on Monday whereas reacting to studies that the fee will postpone the elections.

In response to the INEC spokesperson, the date for the election in Edo stays September 19, 2020, whereas that of Ondo continues to be October 10.

These dates have been fastened by the fee in February, earlier than the nation recorded its first case of coronavirus.

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“Whereas we’re aware of the unfavorable affect of the Coronavirus illness, we’re additionally monitoring the assorted efforts by the Federal and State Governments, well being authorities and different stakeholders to include the unfold of and remove COVID-19,” Okoye mentioned in a press release.

“If and when the necessity arises to regulate the agenda for the elections, identical will probably be conveyed to the general public within the common method.

“Within the meantime, we are going to proceed to review the scenario fastidiously and cooperate with different stakeholders within the battle towards COVID19.”