INEC approves observer groups for Kogi, Bayelsa polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 50 groups to observe the forth-coming Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections.


The elections have been slated for November 21 and December 5 respectively.

According to a letter signed by INEC’s Director of Elections and Party Monitoring Department (EPM), Bala Shittu, 43 out of the approved organizations are domestic, while the rest seven are foreign.

The approved groups are expected to complete and return Form EPMC 002 for the two elections from the EPM between 8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday to Friday) from October 2-25, 2015.