The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the campaign timelines and regulations that will guide the forthcoming by-elections.
According to a notice issued by the commission’s chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the official campaign period for the by-elections planned for November 27 will run from October 8 and conclude on November 24, 2025.
This is 48 hours before the voting day.
“The campaign time will run from 7 am until 6 pm, during the campaign period,” Ethekon.
On submission of agents, the chairperson directed independent candidates to submit the names of their agents at least 14 days prior to the by-election date.
This requirement, Ethekon stated, will allow adequate time for the processing of details and training of the agents to ensure smooth participation in the electoral process.
There are a total of 23 by-elections encompassing six National Assembly seats, one Senate seat, and 16 MCA positions.
These vacancies arose due to a number of reasons, including deaths and appointments to other roles.
In setting the date for the by-elections, the commission said it was guided by Article 259, which guides whenever constitutional timelines have passed.
It further noted that all by-elections, especially for Members of Parliament, had passed the set timelines.
On compliance, the Ethekon stressed that all political parties, candidates, and persons involved in the elections must adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct.
The code will be enforced from the date of publication of the by-election notices until the swearing-in of elected candidates.
“Every political party, candidate and person who will participate in the election shall subscribe to and observe the Electoral Code of Conduct set out in the Second Schedule to the Elections Act, 2011,” the notice dated September 3 reads.
The commission stated that strict adherence to the code is key to ensuring peaceful, transparent and credible elections.
The commission has assured the public that necessary logistical and legal frameworks are being put in place to guarantee a free and fair by-election exercise.
