Party begins sale of forms Nov 22 for Osun governorship poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will begin the sale of nomination forms from November 22 to December 10 for the Osun State governorship election billed to hold on July 16, 2022.

Under the revised timetable for activities leading to the primary election as approved by the National Working Committee (NWC), the last day for submission of nomination forms has been fixed for December 17.

A statement yesterday by the National Organising Secretary of the PDP, Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), said the screening of aspirants would take place on January 11, 2022 at the party’s national secretariat.

The statement added that appeals on screening would hold on January 26, 2022.

“Ward congresses to elect a three-man ad hoc delegates have been fixed for February 16 and 17, 2022, while Local Government Congress for election of one national delegate and one person living with disability per local government has been scheduled for February 26, 2022.

“The publication of delegates’ list has been scheduled for March 5, 2022, while the governorship primary for the election is scheduled for March 7, 2022. Appeals on the governorship primaries will be taken on March 10, 2022.

“Critical stakeholders, intending aspirants, leaders and members of our party in Osun State are to note and be guided accordingly,” the statement said.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has approved the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the Lagos State chapter of the party.

The party said the decision was pursuant to the power of the NWC under sections 29(2)(b) and 31(2)(e) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended).

A statement yesterday by the National Organising Secretary of the PDP, Austin Akobundu, listed the names of the nine-member caretaker committee.

Mr. Julius Akinsola was named as chairman of the committee. Members include Mr. Ademola Oyedede, Dr. Babs Akinlolu, Nuru Abiodun Lawal, Mrs. Babs Olorunkemi, Chief Alani, Mrs. Olabisi Odunsi and Alhaji Bode Oladehinde. Mr. Ade Adeniyi is the secretary of the committee.

The statement said the caretaker committee will be responsible for the running of the affairs of the party in Lagos State for a period not exceeding 90 days, pending the election of a new executive committee.

“All critical stakeholders, leaders and members of our great party in Lagos State and other parts of the country should be guided accordingly,” the statement said.