JUST IN: APC Releases Dates For Party Primaries, Congresses

The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has revealed the varying periods and dates for the rulings party’s congresses and primary elections ahead of the 2019 general elections.

The former Edo governor made this known via a letter written to Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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 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.

The spokesman also asked the commission to investigate how some of
its confidential documents get to the media.