John Akpanudoedehe, CECPC National Secretary
APC fixes Jan. 27 for Ekiti governorship primary poll
All Progressives Congress (APC) has set January 27, to hold its Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election.
To this end, the party has also announced January 15 aslast date form submission of completed forms already purchased by aspirants, as screening commences January 18.
This is according to a revised timetable released by the APC’s National Caretaker Secretary, Senator John Akpanudoedehe. Previously APC set January 22, 2022 for the primary election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set June 18, this year to hold the Ekiti governorship election.
The APC’s Revised Schedule of Activities from last year to date is as follows;
“Last Day for Submission of Completed Forms and accompanying documents (APC National Secretariat): Saturday, January 15, 2022;
“Screening of Aspirants: Tuesday, January 18, 2022;
“Publication of claims and objections: Thursday, January 20, 2022;
“Screening Appeals: Sunday, January 23, 2022;
“PRIMARY ELECTION: Thursday, January 27, 2022;
“Election Appeal: Friday 28th / Saturday 29th January 2022,” the notice read.
The APC fixed the price of the forms at N22.5 million, representing N20 million cost for the nomination form, and N2.5 million for the expression of interest form.
However, female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees. Several aspirants have already shown interest by purchasing the forms.
