APC Writes INEC over February 26 Convention

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has written the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its plans to hold the national convention of the party on February 26.

The letter dated February 2, 2022 with reference number APC/NHDQ/INEC/19/022/14 was addressed to the Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu and jointly signed by the National Secretary, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, and the Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Mai Mala Buni.

It read: “Follow up to our letter referenced APC/NHDQ/INEC/19/021/40 dated 11 July, 2021 on the notice for the conduct of national convention. This is to inform the Commission that our great Party has scheduled to hold its National Convention on Saturday, 26 February, 2022.

“This serves as a formal notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 85 of the Electoral Act (2010) as amended. Kindly arrange for your officials to monitor the exercise accordingly.

“While hoping to receive your cooperation, please accept the assurances of our highest esteem.”