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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the indefinite postponement of the party’s congresses scheduled to start in July.

The caretaker/extraordinary convention planning committee (CECPC) had earlier announced  that the ward congresses will hold on July 24, local government congresses on August 14 and state congresses on September 18.

But in a letter dated July 6 to Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the CECPC informed the commission of its plans to postpone the congresses.

The letter, which was jointly signed by Mai Mala Buni, the CECPC chairman, and John Akpanudoedehe, its secretary, was said to be in fulfilment of the Electoral Act.

“We refer to our letter reference number APC/NHDQ/INEC/19/021/20, dated 10, June, 2021, on the above subject and wish to inform the commission that the party has rescheduled its congresses and national convention to a later date which will be communicated to you,” the CECPC said.

“This serves as a formal notification pursuant to the provisions of section 85 of the Electoral Act (2010) as amended.

“While hoping to receive your cooperation, please accept the assurance of my highest esteem.”

By implication, the ruling party’s national convention scheduled for October has been postponed.

The committee had earlier noted that the recent revalidation exercise conducted by the party recorded over 40 million membership nationwide.