The All Progressives Congress
(APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of
the 2019 governorship primaries to select its flag bearers for Nov.16 Kogi and
Bayelsa governorship poll.
The ruling party said this in a
statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Emma Ibediro, in Abuja
on Tuesday.
Mr Ibediro said the timetable and
schedule for the conduct of primaries are in line with the provision of the
Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) guidelines.
“In line with the provision of
the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and INEC guidelines, the APC hereby
releases this time-table and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2019
Governorship Primary Elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States,’’ he said.
According to him, sales of
expression of interest and nomination forms will hold between July 10, and Aug.
20 at APC National Secretariat.
“Last day for submission of
completed forms is Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019 at APC National Secretariat.
“Screening of aspirants will hold
on Thursday Aug. 22, 2019 while screening appeal is Friday Aug 23, 2019,’’ the
party’s organising secretary said.
He said primary election will
hold on August 29 while election appeal has been slated for Monday September 2.
“Purchase of forms and Expression
of Interest is N2.5 million, while nomination form is N20 million.
“There shall be no separate
charge for deputy.
“Female aspirants and physically
challenged aspirants 50 per cent of the prescribed fees for each position.
“All payments should be made in
full directly into the designated bank accounts of the APC,’’ he said.
(NAN)
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