The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unveiled the timetable for the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency by-elections.
This was contained in a communiqué issued after the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) meeting on Friday at its secretariat in Benin City. The communiqué was signed by Jarret Tenebe, Secretary of the party’s caretaker committee in Edo.
According to the statement, the timetable was approved by the PDP National Working Committee, in line with INEC guidelines.
The sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will commence on Saturday and close on Thursday. Forms can be purchased and submitted at the PDP State Secretariat, 20 Aiguobasimwin Crescent, GRA, Benin.
The party emphasised that all aspirants must strictly follow the timetable and guidelines.
Ward congresses to elect three-man ad hoc delegates will hold on July 17 at designated ward secretariats, while local government congresses to elect one national delegate per LGA will take place on July 18.
The PDP reaffirmed its commitment to free, fair, and transparent primaries and urged members to cooperate for peaceful by-elections.
