Ikonne, a former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), died on Wednesday at a hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Following the death of its governorship candidate in Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the timetable for a fresh governorship primary in the state.
The party in a statement on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision was pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, the National Working Committee (NWC).
According to the timetable and schedule of activities released by the party, notice was given to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, Jan. 27.
It also fixed the sale of nomination forms for January 27 to January 31, fixing the last day for the submission of already purchased forms for February 1.
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The screening of aspirants, according to the party, will hold on February 2 and screening appeal on February 3.
It stated that fresh aspirants were permitted to participate in the current exercise alongside those who contested in the earlier primary.
”The State Congress (Gubernatorial Candidate Nomination) is also scheduled for February 4,” it stated.
The party advised all its leaders, critical stakeholders, member and supporters in Abia State to be guided by the statement accordingly.
Ikonne, a former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, died on Wednesday in Abuja after a brief illness.