APC releases timetable for Anambra State governorship election

Joshua Elekwachi, Abuja

The governing All Progressive Congress (APC) has released Timetable of it’s activities for the Anambra state governorship election.

The party in a statement by its Director of Organization, Prof Al-mustapha, Ussiju made available to Nigerian NewsDirect read, “In accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines, the All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby releases this time-table and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2021 Governorship Primary Election in Anambra State.

“Notice of Election to the State Chapter: Wednesday 14th April, 2021.

“Sale of Forms (APC National Secretariat): Thursday 15th April – Tuesday 8th June, 2021.

“Last Day for Submission of Completed Forms and accompanying documents (APC National Secretariat): Tuesday 8th June, 2021.

“Screening of Aspirants: Thursday 10th June, 2021.

“Publication of claims and objections: Saturday 12th June, 2021.

“Screening Appeals: Tuesday 15th June, 2021 and Primary Election: Saturday 26th June, 2021.

“Primary Election Appeal: Wednesday 30th June, 2021”

“The Governorship Expression of Interest Form cost N2,500,000 while the Nomination form cost N20,000,000.00, totalling N22,500,000.

“Female Aspirants and Physically Challenged Aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees for the position” the statement read.