The Labour Party has made it clear that only the state leadership has the authorization to sell delegate forms for the Edo State party governorship primaries. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiorah Ifoh, it was emphasized that the Labour Party has released guidelines for the delegates and primary election in accordance with the party constitution and electoral act.
According to the guidelines, forms for the Ward and Local Government delegates are to be exclusively sold by the state working committee of the party, whereas the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms are to be obtained at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja.
The party issued a stern warning that any violation of these rules will not be tolerated, and members who choose to disregard the regulations will face sanctions.
“An aspirant who desires to contest delegate election at the Ward or LGA level Congresses, shall first purchase Delegate Form at the State Secretariat of the Party which shall be monitored by the electoral committee of the state under the direct leadership of at least one National Officer assigned from the National Headquarters of the Labour Party,” stated section 3 of the guidelines for the conduct of Congresses to elect delegates for Edo governorship election, 2024.
The guidelines further outline the cost of the delegate forms, the process for obtaining and returning the forms, and the deadline for the sale of forms, which is set for today at 6pm.
The Labour Party’s assertion of its exclusive authority to manage the sale of delegate forms for the Edo State governorship primaries demonstrates the party’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its electoral processes.
