The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward, local government, state and national congresses have been postponed indefinitely.
The ruling party disclosed this in a letter dated July 6, 2021, and addressed to Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The letter was signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni and Senator John James Akpanudoedehe.
“We refer to our letter reference number APC/NHDQ/INEC/19/021/20, dated 10, June, 2021, on the above subject and wish to inform the Commission that the party has rescheduled its congresses and national convention to a later date which will be communicated to you.
“This serves as a formal notification pursuant to the provisions of section 85 of the Electoral Act (2010) as amended.
“While hoping to receive your cooperation, please, accept the assurance of my highest esteem,” the party said.
APC had earlier released a timetable which showed that the congresses were to begin with the sale of nomination forms for the ward congress from July 1 and July 7, 2021.
The inauguration of Ward/LGA Congress Screening/Screening Appeal Committees was scheduled for July 10; Ward Congress was fixed for July 24; Local Government Congress August 24; and state congress September 18, 2021.
