The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has announced the guidelines for the Congress/Primaries to elect candidates for the highly anticipated Edo State gubernatorial election.
The party also pegged the amount for purchase of form by prospective Aspirants willing to contest the primary election of the party.
TowncrierNews gathered that the decisions, which were reached during a meeting chaired by the party National Chairman, Julius Abure, include critical provisions for the electoral process.
The NWC approved the sale of
Expression of Interest and Nomination Fees with aspirants required to pay a fee of N5 million (Five Million Naira); for the Expression of Interest form, while the Nomination Form will cost N25 million ( Twenty-five million).
It also set the sales and submission dates for forms (Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms) to between January 25 and February 11, 2023.
Meanwhile, female aspirants are exempted from paying for the Expression of Interest Form but to pay for nomination Form.
For the Primary Election: The NWC approved an Indirect Primary election involving Ward and Local Government congresses to elect the flag bearer.
It also pegged date for the screening of aspirants for February 14, the primary election to be held on February 22, and the resolution of disputes or appeals arising from the primaries will be addressed on February 23.
Meanwhile, the NWC passed a Vote of Confidence on its National Chairman, Julius Abure, for effective leadership. The committee also pledged loyalty to the party’s national leader and presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The Labour Party appreciated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) verification and compliance with rules.
The NWC also noted the party’s achievements in the recent general election but expressed regret over seat losses through the courts, stating that it aims to secure additional seats in the upcoming rerun elections.