The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday announced dates for general elections for the next 36 years , starting from 2019 to 2055 .
Chairman of the commission, Prof . Mamood Yakubu , made the announcement at a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja .
“ In 2019 , the dates are February 16 and March 2 ; in 2023 , the dates are February 18 and March 4 .
“ In 2027 , the dates are February 20 and March 6 ; in 2031 , it is February 15 and March 1 .
“ In 2035 , it is February 17 and March 3 ; in 2039 , it is February 19 and March 5 and in 2043 , it will hold on February 21 and March 7 .
“ In 2047 , it is February 15 and March 2 ; in 2051 , it is February 18 and March 1 ; in 2055 , it is February 20 and March 6 , ” Yakubu said.
The chairman said that in the last one week , INEC had received 108 applications from associations seeking to be registered as political parties .
He said that 66 of the applications did not meet the initial requirements, while 33 passed and had proceeded to the next stage .
He said that nine others were at the final stage of registration .
“ Internal party democracy is critical to the overall success of the elections and it helps to eliminate some protracted litigations .
“ Less than a year to the 2019 general elections , there are still cases in courts challenging the nomination of candidates in the 2015 elections , ’’ he said.
Credit: The Punch.
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