The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has agreed to the request of political parties, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for the extension of the June 3 Primary Election deadline.
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu however agreed to the extention after having a closed-door session with the 18 registered political parties and also the commission.
Barr. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee while addressing the newsmen, also states that the Commission, based on past experience, has decided to train the political party officials to make efficient and effective use of the portal. The Commission will train four officials from each of the 18 political parties, making a total of 72 in all.
