APC announces schedule of activities for Kogi, Bayelsa states governorship elections
The Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the schedule of activities for oncoming governorship elections in two Nigerian states of Kogi and Bayelsa.
This was contained in a tabulated statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, Mr. Emma Ibediro, copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER on Tuesday.
It said: “In line with the provision 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 2019 Governorship Primary Elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States.”
Check the table below for details of timetable and cost of purchasing forms by intending candidates:
| S/N | ACTIVITY | DATE
|
| 01. | Sale of Forms (APC National Secretariat) | Wednesday 10th July – Tuesday 20th August, 2019 |
| 02. | Last Day for Submission of Completed Forms (APC National Secretariat) | Wednesday 21st August, 2019 |
| 03. | Screening of Aspirants | Thursday 22nd August 2019 |
| 04. | Screening Appeal | Friday 23rd August, 2019
|
| 05. | Primary Election | Thursday 29th August, 2019 |
| 06. | Election Appeal | Monday 2nd September, 2019 |
PURCHASE OF FORMS
A. Expression of Interest – N 2,500,000.00
Nomination – N20,000,000.00
= N22,500,000.00
B. There shall be no separate charge for deputy
C. Female Aspirants and Physically Challenged Aspirants 50% of the prescribed fees for each position.
D. All payments should be made in full directly into the designated bank accounts of the All Progressives Congress.
