The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable for concurrent legislative by-elections in Cross River, Imo, Ondo, Plateau states in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s guidelines.
The APC’s approved timetable/schedule of activities for the concurrent Legislative by-elections was signed by the National Secretary, APC Caretaker Committee, Senator John Akpanudoedehe.
The by-elections will be held in Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency, Ondo State; Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Plateau; and Pankshin South State Constituency, Plateau.
Others are Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Cross River; Akpabuyo State Constituency, Cross River; and Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Imo.
The notice of election to the state chapters was made on Tuesday. The sale of forms began on the same day while the deadline for submission was January 24. The screening of aspirants is January 26 while the publication of claims and objections is January 28.
The primaries are expected to take place on February 1, 2022 while appeals will begin on February 3.
The expression of interest and nomination forms for the House of Representatives positions cost N3, 850, 000. For the State House of Assembly positions, the forms cost N850, 000. Female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants 50 per cent of the prescribed fees for each position.