- The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a timetable for its Local Government Congresses.
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the Local Government Areas Ward Congresses slated for September 4, 2021, across the country.
The timetable was disclosed via a notice signed by the APC National Secretary, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, on Wednesday.
The notice was titled, ‘APC Schedules Local Government Area Congresses for September 4’.
It read, “Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11:A sub-section (i-xiii), and Article 17(i) of the APC Constitution, the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee has approved the guidelines and the conduct of Congresses across Local Government Areas stipulated in Sections 156 of the Electoral Act and in parts I & II of the first schedule of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended).
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“Purchase of Forms for Ward, Local Government/Area Councils, and State Congresses: 18th August – 28th August 2021, Screening of Aspirants to LGA Party Positions: 31st August – 2nd September 2021, LGA Congresses (including 3-Man delegates to National Convention): 4th September 2021, Appeals Arising from LGA Congresses: 6th – 11th September 2021,” Akpanudoedehe stated.
The party further noted that nomination forms for the position of Local Government Chairman cost N25,000; Local Government Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer cost N15,000, while other offices cost N10,000.
The APC added that female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants will pay 50 percent of the prescribed fees for each position.
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