12 Parties To Participate In Delta By-Election

Twelve political parties are participating at the Delta State House of Assembly by-election on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday.
The poll will take place at Isoko South Constituency, according to a statement by INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education,  Festus Okoye.
On Tuesday 10th August 2021, the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Isoko South 1 State Constituency by-election, following the declaration of vacancy by the Speaker. Okoye said in a statement that the election will hold on Saturday September 11.
He added:”Twelve (12) political parties conducted primaries and nominated their candidates for the bye-election. The personal particulars of one (1) female and eleven (11) male candidates have been published in the constituency as required by law.
“The list has also been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.
“While we reassure all political parties of a level playing field, the Commission expects parties and candidates to conduct their electioneering campaign and Election Day activities with civility and decorum consistent with the provisions of the law.”