Revised APC Timetable: Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election Holds January 27
The All progressives Congress has rescheduled the date for its primary election for emergence of the flagbearer for governorship election in the state.
The APC in a press release issued by the National Secretary of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudodehe stated:
“In accordance with provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines, the All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2022 Governorship Primary Election in Ekiti State.
INEC has fixed June 18, 2022 for the Ekiti governorship election.
“Revised Schedule of Activities
Notice of Election to the State Chapter: Monday 15 November, 2021
Sale of Forms (APC National Secretariat): Tuesday 16th November, 2021
Last Day for Submission of Completed Forms and accompanying documents (APC National Secretariat): Saturday 15th January, 2022
Screening of Aspirants: Tuesday 18th January, 2022
Publication of claims and objections: Thursday 20th January, 2022
Screening Appeals: Sunday 23rd January, 2022
PRIMARY ELECTION: Thursday 27th January, 2022
Election Appeal: Friday 28th / Saturday 29th January, 2022
The party fixed the sale of the forms at N22.5million. While the nomination form costs N20 million, the expression of interest form costs N2.5million. However, female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees.