The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected invitation of the All Progressives Congress, APC,to its emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
INEC in its reply letter Ref. APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/022/32, dated 8th March 2022 signed by the commission’s Secretary
Rose Oraran-Anthony said the APC letter was not signed.
The letter reads,
RE: INVITATION TO THE EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC)
Please refer to your letter Ref. APC/NHDQ/INEC/019/022/32, dated 8th March 2022.
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The Commission draws your attention to the fact that the notice for the meeting was not signed by the National Chairman and National Secretary of the CECPC contrary to the provision of the Article 1.1.3 of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Party Operations (2018).
Furthermore, the APC is reminded of the provision in Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 which requires “at least 21 days’ notice of any convention, congress, conference, or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates for any elective offices.”
While hoping these issues are noted for compliance, please accept the assurance of the Commissions’ warm regards.