2,537 CANDIDATES FROM 28 PARTIES BATTLE FOR N'ASSEMBLY SEATS.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that 2,537 candidates from 28 political parties will contest election to fill the 469 seats in the senate and the House of Representatives in the Saturday election.

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