APC review timetable for October 16 State Congresses

The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reviewed the timetable and schedules for the State Congresses to elect party officials to the party leadership macros the state on October 16.  The reviewed timetable includes dates for purchase of forms, screening, election and appeals.

The National Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, in the reviewed timetable highlighted:

“Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11:A sub-section (i-xiii), and Article 17(i) of our Party’s Constitution, the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of our great Party, has approved the revised timetable/schedule of activities for the conduct of Congresses across States in the Federation to elect Party Officials.”

He indicated that the schedule of activities for the congress is as follows:

Purchase of Forms for State Congresses – Wednesday 15th September to Monday 11th October 2021.

Screening of Aspirants for State Exco – Wednesday 13th to Thursday 14th
October 2021.

State Congresses – Saturday 16th October 2021

Appeals Arising from State Congresses – Saturday 23rd to Saturday 30th October 2021.

The party disclosed that aspirants for the State Chairman will purchase forms at the cost of N100, 000. Deputy State Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer aspirants will pay N50, 000.

Aspirants for the position of Senatorial Chairmen are to purchase forms at N50, 000; Senatorial Youth Leader N30, 000 and other offices N30, 000.

Female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees for each position.

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The party recalled that the APC CECPC at its 17th regular meeting of Wednesday 29th September 2021 considered and adopted the Local Government Areas (LGAs) Congresses Reports. “However, the CECPC will look into any areas where there are disputes.

“The CECPC directed that the conduct of the State Congresses shall proceed on Saturday 16th October 2021, while Zamfara and Anambra States are exempted accordingly,” Akpanudoedehe declared.