…FIXES FRIDAY FOR SCREENING OF PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS, OTHERS
The opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday said it has adjusted its calendar and timetable for the 2023 general elections after due considerations.
The party disclosed that its sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms has been extended till tomorrow Friday April 22, while the last day for the submission of already completed Forms is Monday, April 25, 2022
According to the statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Friday, April 29, 2022, is fixed for the screening of Presidential aspirants, while all appeals on screening will be entertained on Monday, May 2, 2022.
According to the Publicity Secretary, under the reviewed timetable, the last day for the submission of already completed Forms has also been extended to Monday, April 25, 2022
He disclosed that Wednesday, April 27, 2022, and Thursday, April 28, 2022, are set aside for the screening of aspirants for State House of Assembly and National Assembly and Governorship respectively.
The PDP urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders and party members to be guided accordingly.
“Under the updated timetable, the 3-man Ad Hoc Ward Congress has been fixed for Saturday, April 30, 2022, while the Local Government Area National Delegates Congresses will now hold on Thursday, May 5, 2022
“All dates for primary election into various positions remain the same.
“Please note that all duly completed State Assembly Forms are to be submitted at the various States Secretariat of the Party.” He said
Ologunagba disclosed that the decision was taken after due consideration of various issues and concerns.
This is the fourth time, that the opposition party would be extending the sale of expression of interest form and altering its timetable.
