By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has 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, today.
This was revealed in a statement yesterday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon Debo Ologunagba in Abuja.
Also, under the reviewed timetable, the last day for the submission of already completed Forms has been extended to Monday, April 25, 2022.
The statement explained that the decision was taken after a thorough consideration of various issues and concerns in the Party.
The statement reads, “After a thorough consideration of various issues and concerns in the Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has 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.
“Under the reviewed timetable, the last day for the submission of already completed Forms has been extended to Monday, April 25, 2022.
“Consequently, the following new dates have been fixed for the screening as well as Appeals arising from the screening of aspirants for various positions;
“State House of Assembly and National Assembly: Wednesday, April 27, 2022,
Governorship: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Presidential: Friday, April 29, 2022 Appeals on all screening exercised: Monday, May 2, 2022.
“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 Secretariat of the Party”.
The PDP therefore urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders and party members to be guided accordingly.
