Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has advised political parties against their current resort to public campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The commission said such actions are not only inappropriate but a gross violation of the Electoral Act.
Some politicians have recently been openly campaigning ahead of the elections.
Responding to questions on the issue, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi said INEC has not released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election.
To that extent, party primaries have not been held and no political party has nominated candidates for the next general in the country.
He however urged the politicians to strictly adhere to the electoral law in carrying out their party activities.
He added that the Commission would not hesitate to sanction any politician that goes contrary to the laid down rules guiding electoral processes in the country.
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