The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has announced a date for a fresh governorship primary election following Prof. Uche Ikonne’s demise.
The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Ikonne, died on Wednesday, January 25, following a protracted ailment.
However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) directed the party to conduct an election to replace the deceased.
The directive relied upon the provisions of the New Electoral Act on the replacement of candidates arising from death.
A statement on Friday by Abia PDP Vice Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, said a fresh primary would be conducted on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
He added that the election will commence at 10 a.m. at the Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
“All interested aspirants are requested to collect Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from the PDP Headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Wuse Abuja.
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“The sale of both forms begins Friday January 27 and ends on Wednesday February 1. Screening of aspirants will hold at the PDP National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza l, Abuja, on Thursday February 2 at 11:00 am prompt.
“Aspirants are expected to present themselves to the State Working Committee, SWC, of the Abia PDP on Friday February 2, 2023 at the State Secretariat,” Amah noted.