INEC issues guidelines for political campaigns and party spending

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday approved the publication and publication of guidelines for political campaigns as well as election expenses for political parties, candidates and aspirants.

This is contained in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Festus Okoye, Abuja.

Mr. Okoye said the commission met on Thursday and deliberated on several issues, including the publication and publication of the guidelines, as well as the appointment of a secretary to INEC.

"The commission approved the publication and publication of the guidelines for the conduct of political rallies, processions and campaigns as well as that of the finances and electoral expenses of political parties, candidates and aspirants", he said. -he declared.

Mr. Okoye said INEC has therefore uploaded the two documents to its website and social media, while copies will be made available to political parties, civil society groups, media and others. key stakeholders.

He reminded political parties of their obligation to submit the required reports to the commission in accordance with the provisions of Article 90(4) of the Electoral Law of 2022 and the penalties applicable in the event of non-compliance provided for in the article 89(4) of the electoral law.

Mr. Okoye revealed that the commission also approved the reappointment of commission secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony for a second and final four-year term, effective December 7, in accordance with section 8 of the law. electoral. , 2022.

Ms. Oriaran-Anthony is from Edo. She holds a Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) in Language Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Abuja and another Masters in Public Communication and Public Relations from the University of Westminster, UK.

She is the second female secretary of the commission and the first to have her mandate renewed.

She is a long-time staff member of the Commission and has served as Public Affairs Officer, Deputy Director (Information and Publicity), Deputy Director (Voter Education) and Director (Civil Society Liaison).

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His last position was administrative secretary at Delta prior to his first appointment on December 5, 2018.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 88 of the Elections Act provides that "the maximum election expenses to be incurred by a presidential candidate shall not exceed 5,000,000,000 naira.

“The maximum amount of election expenses to be incurred by a candidate in respect of the election of a gubernatorial office shall not exceed N1,000,000,000” while Section 88(8) provides that "No individual or other entity shall donate to any candidate more than N50,000,000."

(NAN)

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