The Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary
Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC
has postponed the party’s February 26 national convention indefinitely.
The CECPC has instead notified the Independent National
Electoral Commission INEC of its decision to conduct zonal congresses in March.
The letter dated 21st February was addressed to the INEC
Chairman and jointly signed by Gov. Buni and the National Secretary, Sen. John
James Akpanudoedehe.
In the letter, the CECPC said; “This notice supersedes our
earlier notice for National Convention referenced APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/22/14 this
is predicated on the evaluation of our Party Constitution.
“In furtherance to Article 85 of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as
amended) and compliance with Section 12:6 of our Party Constitution we hereby
write to notify the Commission that our great Party, the All Progressives
Congress (APC) has scheduled to hold its Zonal Congresses on Saturday 26th
March 2022.
“Kindly arrange for your officials to monitor the exercise
accordingly.
“While hoping to receive your cooperation, please accept the
assurances of our highest esteem”.