INEC organizes refresher training for political parties on candidate nomination.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized a two-day refresher training for political parties on using the Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), to enhance parties' capacity and minimize errors in candidate nominations for upcoming by-elections and the FCT Area Council elections.

At the training held in Abuja, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairperson of the Legal Services, Clearance and Complaints Committee, May Agbamuche-Mbu, emphasized the importance of accurate nominations as they form the foundation of elections.

Agbamuche-Mbu noted that despite progress with ICNP reducing paperwork, parties still face challenges like incomplete submissions, improper attachments, and personnel turnover, hence the need to bridge these gaps.

On his part, the Assistant Director in the Legal Drafting and Clearance Department, Samuel Omale, said the training aims to refresh parties on nomination guidelines under the Electoral Act 2022 and equip them with practical knowledge of the nomination process, as INEC expects improved understanding of the portal, accuracy in submissions, and a collaborative framework between the commission and parties. 

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