At INEC’ s national headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information, Publicity and Communication, Prince Solomon Soyebi who stood in for the body’s chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega stated that the release of the timetable is based on the authority conferred on INEC by both the amended national constitution and the Electoral Act, 2010.
At INEC’ s national headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information, Publicity and Communication, Prince Solomon Soyebi who stood in for the body’s chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega stated that the release of the timetable is based on the authority conferred on INEC by both the amended national constitution and the Electoral Act, 2010.
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
TIME TABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS
In exercise of the powers conferred on the Independent National Electoral Commission by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2010 and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Independent National Electoral Commission (in this Time Table and Schedule of Activities referred to as “the Commission” hereby issues this Time Table and Schedule of Activities for 2011 General Elections
S/N
ACTIVITY
DATE
REMARKS
1
Conduct of Party primaries
11th September, 2010 –
30th October, 2010
To enable Political Parties democratically nominate candidates for the elections as required by Section 87 of the Electoral Act, 2010
2
Issuance of Notice of election
13th October, 2010
Section 30 (1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides not later than 90 days before the election.
3
Campaign by Political Parties in public commences
17th October, 2010
Section 99(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides 90 days before polling day.
4
Collection of Form CF001 (Affidavit/Personal particulars of candidates) and Form CF002 (Party’s list of candidates) for all elections.
19th October, 2010 –
22nd October, 2010
No provision in the Electoral Act, 2010.
5
Registration of Voters
1st November 2010 –
14th November 2010
Pursuant to Section 9(5) of the Electoral Act, 2010
6
Display of Register of Voters for claims and objections.
20st November2010 –
25th November, 2010
Pursuant to Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010
7
(a)
(b)
(c)
Last day for submission of Forms CF001 and CF002 at the National Headquarters of the Commission
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
15th November, 2010
22nd November, 2010
29th November, 2010
Section 31(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides for not later than 60 days before the election.
8
(a)
(b)
(c)
Publication of personal particulars of candidates. (CF001)
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
22nd November, 2010
29th November, 2010
6th December, 2010
Section 31(3) of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides for publication within 7 days of the receipt of the form CF001
9
(a)
(b)
(c)
Last day for withdrawal by candidates/Substitution of withdrawn candidate by Political Parties
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
30th November, 2010
7th December, 2010
14th December, 2010
Section 35(1) of Electoral Act, 2010 provides not later than 45 days to the election.
10
Publication of official Register of voters for the elections.
16th December, 2010
Section 20 of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides not later than 30 days before the election.
11
(a)
(b)
(c)
Publication of personal particulars (CF001) of substitute candidates
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
4th December, 2010
11th December, 2010
18th December, 2010
Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides for publication within 7 days of the receipt of the form CF001
12
Collection of Nomination forms
22nd – 25th November, 2010
No provision in the Electoral Act, 2010.
13
(a)
(b)
(c)
Last day for the submission of Nomination forms by Political Parties
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
4th December, 2010
7th December, 2010
10th & 11th December, 2010
No provision in the Electoral Act, 2010.
14
(a)
(b)
(c)
Publication of list of nominated candidates.
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
16th December, 2010
23rd December, 2010
30th December, 2010
Section 34 of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides at least 30 days before the day of election.
15
(a)
(b)
(c)
Publication of Notice of poll for:
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
31st December, 2010
8th January, 2011
15th January, 2011
Section 46 of the Electoral Act, 2010 provides not later than 14 days before the election.
16
(a)
(b)
(c)
Submission of names of Party Agents to the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECS.)
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
8th January, 2011
15th January, 2011
22nd January, 2011
Section 45 of the Electoral Act, 2010. Provides not later than 7 days before the election.
17
(a)
(b)
Last day/time for campaigns
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
14th January, 2011
21st January, 2011
28th January, 2011
Section 99(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 prohibits Advertisements or broadcasts of campaigns 24 hours prior to the day of election.
18
(a)
(b)
(c)
Date of election
National Assembly Elections
Presidential Election
Governorship/State Assembly Elections
15th January, 2011
22nd January, 2011
29th January, 2011
By Sections 76, 178, 116 and 132 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and Section 26 of the Electoral Act, 2010, dates of elections to be appointed by the Commission.
Note: Run offs for Governorship and Presidential Elections (if any) will be held within 7 days after the announcement of the result of the respective elections. Section 179 (4) and (5) and Section 134 (4) and (5) respectively of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.
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