6th April, 2022
By Nefishetu Yakubu
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) said it has extended political parties primaries in the state by two days, secretary of the commission, Mr Peter Ojo said in Benin.
The notice of election earlier released by EDSIEC had scheduled the conduct of party primaries from March 30 to April 6.
Ojo said that the extension was due to the fact that a number of political parties had scheduled their primaries for April 6.
According to him, the last date for the primaries will now be April 8.
The election is scheduled for April 19.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the public, particularly registered political parties in the state that the commission has extended the date for the conduct of primaries by two days.
“It is in view of the number of registered political parties that have scheduled their primaries for April 6, which is the last day for the conduct of the primaries.
“The shift in the date for the primaries has nothing to do with the date of the election, as other dates remain fixed and firm,” he said.