Political parties have been warned by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure their primaries are conducted within stipulated period.
This came as the electoral body vowed not to extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries, saying that it remains “firm and fixed” for Friday, June 3.
In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC said political parties have “one month from today (Thursday, May 5)” to conclude their primaries.
It said all 18 political parties had been served the required notices indicating the dates for their conventions, congresses, and primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices.