The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has insisted that the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States must hold as scheduled in pursuant to the provisions of section 178(1) and (2) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). IPAC said it is aware of the clamour for the September 19 and October 10, 2020, Edo and Ondo States governorship elections respectively to be postponed. “The Council dissociates itself from the call by our colleagues to stampede the commission to hurriedly re-list the deregistered political parties. IPAC also said it is aware of plots to use this same disgruntled individuals and groups in the country to promote the stoppage of Edo and Ondo polls. IPAC however, commended the pro-active response of INEC to approach the Supreme Court to determine the resolution of the conflicting Court of Appeal Judgment(s) on deregistered political parties.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 11, 2020 15:56 UTC