LG Elections: Edo SIEC extends party primaries
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) says it has extended political parties’ primaries in the state by two days ahead of the local government election scheduled for April 19.
This is contained in a statement by the secretary of the commission, Peter Ojo, on Tuesday in Benin.
The notice of election earlier released by EDSIEC had scheduled the conduct of party primaries from March 30 to April 6.
Mr Ojo said the extension was because several political parties had scheduled their primaries for April 6. He disclosed that the last date for the primaries will now be April 8.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the public, particularly registered political parties in the state, that the commission has extended the date for the conduct of primaries by two days,” explained Mr Ojo. “It is in view of the number of registered political parties that have scheduled their primaries for April 6, which is the last day for the conduct of the primaries.”
According to the EDSIEC official, the adjustment has nothing to do with the date of the election, as other dates remain fixed and firm.
(NAN)
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