The new Residental Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti state Professor Abdul - Ganiy Raji has warned politixian against subtle or overt campaigns ahead of the 2018 governorship poll.
Raji made this warning after stakeholders meeting with politicians in Ado Ekiti, on wednesday.
He siad that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wont hesitate to invoke section 99 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).
This section of the Electoral Act forbids electioneering campaign until 90 days to the election and the punishment for the unlawful action is six months jail term or N500,000 fine if taken to court.
Raji made this warning after stakeholders meeting with politicians in Ado Ekiti, on wednesday.
He siad that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wont hesitate to invoke section 99 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).
This section of the Electoral Act forbids electioneering campaign until 90 days to the election and the punishment for the unlawful action is six months jail term or N500,000 fine if taken to court.
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