Owerri, April 10, 2023 – The Labour Party will hold its governorship primary for Imo State on Saturday, April 15.
Prof.Ukachukwu Awuzie, the Chairman of the Labour Party Management Committee in Imo State, disclosed this to journalists in Owerri on Monday.
Awuzie said the national leadership of the party had directed that the primary, which was earlier scheduled for Thursday, April 13, be held on April 15.
He saif that the ward delegates election would now take place on Thursday, April 13 to produce the delegates that would participate in the primary.
Awuzie said the Ward Secretary, Ward Woman Leader and a member of a support group would make up the electoral committee for the ward congress, adding that they wouldl be sent to another ward to conduct the election to avoid undue interference.
Awuzie said Option A4 would be used for the primary to ensure transparency and fair play.
He warned those planning to engage in vote buying to rethink or risk disqualification.
“We will not tolerate vote buying or oath-taking as it used to be. Anybody engaging in bribing delegates will be disqualified. We will ensure transparency, fair play and a level playing ground for all aspirants,” he said. (GBN)
