PDP Releases Timetable For Fresh Governorship Primary In Abia

The Evangelist
January 28, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday released timetable for fresh governorship primary in Abia state.

The party, in a statement by its spokesman, Hon Debo Ologunagba, said that the party constitution made provision for any eventuality, especially if death occured.

The party said: “Following the sad event of the death of our Abia State Governorship Candidate 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) has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the conduct of a fresh Governorship Election Primary in Abia State.”

Reeling out the timetable and schedule of activities, the party said, “Notice to INEC- Friday, January 27, 2023. Sale of Forms- Friday, January 27- Tuesday, February 31, 2023.

“Last day for the Submission of already purchased Forms- Wednesday, February 01, 2023. Screening of Aspirants- Thursday, February 02, 2023. Screening Appeal- Friday, February 03, 2023. State Congress (Gubernatorial Candidate Nomination)-Saturday, February 04, 2023.

“Fresh aspirants are permitted to participate in the current exercise alongside those who contested in the earlier primary.

“All Party leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming member and supporters of the PDP in Abia State are guided by this accordingly.”