Following the death of Abia State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections, Prof. Uchenna Eleazar Ikonne, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of a fresh Governorship election Primary in Abia State.
According to the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party has notified INEC on Friday, January 27, 2023 and sale of forms would commence on Friday, January 27 and end Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Ologunagba said Wednesday, February 01, 2023 would be the last day for the submission of already purchased Forms.
He said screening of aspirants would be on Thursday, February 02, 2023 and screening appeal is Friday, February 03, 2023.
Ologunagba added that the State Congress (Gubernatorial Candidate Nomination) would take place on Saturday, February 04, 2023.
He said fresh aspirants were permitted to participate in the current exercise alongside those who contested in the earlier primary.
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