YPP to hold primaries for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo guber elections in April
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it plans to hold its primaries for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship elections on April 15.
This is contained in a statement by the YPP national publicity secretary, Wale Martins, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr Martins said that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party held its 22nd meeting and made certain resolutions after extensive deliberations.
“That the sale of nomination forms for the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states should commence immediately.
“All aspirants interested in running on the platform of the party should visit the national secretariat in Abuja to obtain their nomination and expression of interest forms.
“The ratification of Saturday, April 15 for the conduct of party primaries for successful aspirants in the concerned states, which will be held simultaneously in Yenagoa, Lokoja and Owerri.
“Also, the total sum of N13 million being cost for administrative charges, expression of interest and nomination forms was approved,” he said.
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