The All Progressives Congress
(APC) is proposing to hold its governorship primary election on September 24.
This is contained in a letter
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party, wrote to Mahmood Yakubu,
chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a copy of the letter seen by
TheCable, Oshiomhole asked the commission to be prepared to send officials who
would monitor the exercise.
He listed the proposed dates for
the federal and state assemblies, governorship and presidential primaries.
“Please be advised that our party
has scheduled to hold its congresses and primary elections for the nomination
of candidates in respect of the 2019 election,” read the letter dated August
17.
“This serves as a formal
notification pursuant to the provisions of section 85 of the electoral act 2010
as amended. Kindly arrange your officials to monitor the exercise accordingly.
“While hoping to receive your
cooperation, please accept the assurances of my highest esteem.”
Here are the dates:
Saturday September 8, nationwide
congresses to elect delegates to the national convention (presidential).
Saturday September 19 national convention to elect the party’s
presidential candidate.
Saturday September 19, house of
representatives candidates.
Thursday September 20, pick
senatorial candidates.
Monday September 24, pick
governorship candidates.
Saturday September 29, house of
assembly candidates.
Yekini Nabena, acting spokesman
of the party, said the dates could be changed if necessary.
He had earlier denied that the
party had fixed dates for primary election.
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