Nigeria, June 4 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 candidates nominated for the 8 November governorship election in Anambra State.

Sam Olumekun, INEC's national commissioner and chairperson of the Information and Voter Education Committee, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.

Mr Olumekun explained that the release of the final list followed the expiration of the deadline for withdrawal and substitution of candidates on Monday in line with the 2022 Electoral Act.

"With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the 2022 Elec...