The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that is putting measures in place for the smooth conduct of Imo North Senatorial By-Election scheduled for October 31, 2020.

The announcement was contained in a press release by the INEC Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. Francis Ezeonu, who said that following its published time table for the election, all political parties fielding candidates in the bye-election would have between August 24 and September 8, to hold their primary election.

Ezeonu charged the parties to make available to the INEC office, within 48 hours, their primary election dates, and venues, time of congress/election, agenda, and guidelines.

 INEC which has mandated each party to provide a list of its planning committee members, a comprehensive list of delegates, a list of nominated candidates/contestants and any other necessary documents, advised the parties to adhere strictly to their guidelines for the primary election and the COVID-19 prevention guidelines as It gave the parties October 17. 2020 as the last day for submission of names, addresses, and two passport-size photographs of polling agents, to the electoral officers, as provided in Section 45(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended).