National Politics

PDP adjusts timetable for 2023 general elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further adjusted its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections.

PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Thursday, said after a thorough consideration of various issues and concerns, it further adjusted its Timetable and Schedule of Activities to extend the closing dates for the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2023 general elections to Friday, April 22, 2022.

According to the publicity scribe, under the reviewed timetable, the last day for the submission of already completed Forms has also been extended to Monday, April 25, 2022.

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Consequently, 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.

He also disclosed that Friday, April 29, 2022, has been fixed screening of Presidential aspirants, while all appeals on screening will be entertained on Monday, May 2, 2022.

The statement partly read, “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 Secretariats of the Party.”

The PDP urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders and party members to be guided accordingly.


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