The independent national electoral commission INEC has called on all political parties to adhere strictly to the timelines
for the conduct of primaries.
The electoral umpire also reminded leadership of various parties that they have one month to elect candidates for all positions.
National commissioner and chairman information and voter committee, Festus Okoye in a release said
the parties have one month from today to conclude their primaries.
The deadline remains Friday 3rd June 2022. While urging the parties to ensure rancour-free and transparent exercise, the Commission reiterates that the deadline is firm and fixed.
Nominations for Presidential and National Assembly elections shall be submitted through the INEC web portal from 10th to 17th June 2022 while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly nominations shall be submitted between 1st and 15th July 2022.
Political parties are further reminded that they must submit to the Commission the list of candidates who must have emerged from valid primaries.
The Commission will continue to work with political parties to ensure fidelity to the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the timelines for all the activities contained in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election.