PDP adjusts pre-election schedule, fixes April 20 as deadline for submission of nomination forms

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further adjusted its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections.

The party had first released its timetable for the 2023 elections on March 16.

Another timetable was released on April 7.

In a statement on Friday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP’s spokesperson, said the latest adjustment was necessitated to make up for the two public holidays announced by the federal government to mark the Easter celebration.

“Under the new timetable, the last day for the purchase of all forms has been extended to Tuesday, April 19, 2022, while the last day for the submission of already completed forms has also been extended to Wednesday, April 20, 2022,” Ologunagba said.

Consequently, the following new dates have been fixed for the screening of aspirants for various positions:

• Friday, April 22, 2022: State House of Assembly
• Monday, April 25, 2022: National Assembly
• Tuesday, April 26, 2022: Governorship
• Wednesday, April 27, 2022: Presidential

Screening appeals are scheduled as follows:

• Monday, April 25, 2022: State House of Assembly
• Wednesday, April 27, 2022: National Assembly:
• Friday, April 29, 2022: Governorship
• Saturday, April 30, 2022: Presidential

The spokesperson added that “all other dates as earlier published remain unchanged”.

“Please note that all duly completed state assembly forms are to be submitted at the various state secretariat of the party,” the statement added.

“All aspirants, critical stakeholders and party members should be guided accordingly.”