Adamawa LG election: PDP commences sales of nomination forms, APC, AAC to participate in polls

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By Joseph Adahnu, Yola

Following the release of the guidelines for the conduct of local government elections in Adamawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced 50% discount of sales of forms to interested aspirants.

The PDP state party chairman, Barrister A T Shehu disclosed in a press conference on the party activities for the forthcoming local government elections at the party secretariat in Yola.

The party chairman said in line with Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission timetable, the PDP had fixed 7th-12th of June for the sale of forms of the position of chairmanship and councillorship, sales for Adhoc delegate form is slated on 10th June, submission of completed forms will be on 13th-14th June.

He equally said screening of aspirants will also take place on 15th-16th June, nomination of three Adhoc delegates by Party Congress will be on 17th June while display of screened aspirants will hold 19th June.

He said hearing of appeals will be on 20th June, councillorship primary election takes place 21st June while chairmanship primary will be on 22nd June and hearing of primary elections appeal if any will be on 23rd of June.

Barrister Shehu also revealed the cost of the chairmanship form will be N9million, form of interest will cost N100, 000 and the cost of councillorship form is N100,000, form of interest N20, 000.

The PDP working committee vowed non favouritism exercise insisting the party has no anointing candidates, and the committee is working to ensure equal level playing ground for all.

Also, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamawa State Chapter under the leadership of Barrister Idris Shuaibu have expressed their readiness to participate in the scheduled local government area elections.

The State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Mohammed Abdullahi in a statement said the party will participate in the Local Governments Election scheduled for 13th July, 2024.

According to the statement, the cost of Expression of Interest/Nomination forms and other details will be released soonest.

While on their part, the African Action Congress (AAC) Adamawa State Chapter, led by Mallam Shafiq Sale, announced its readiness to participate in the upcoming local government area elections.

In an interview, the state publicity secretary Aliyu Umar Doubli confirmed the AAC’s participation.

He also said the cost of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, along with other pertinent details, will be communicated in due course.

He highlighted that the AAC is the only party dedicated to grassroots engagement and inclusivity.

The AAC’s declaration of readiness marks a significant step towards the July LGA elections, reflecting their commitment to providing robust political alternatives in Adamawa State.