Political parties intensify preparations as May seadline for primaries approaches Political parties across Nigeria are stepping up internal consultations and strategic meetings as they race to meet the statutory May deadline for the conduct of party primaries ahead of forthcoming elections. The deadline, set in accordance with provisions of the Electoral Act and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requires parties to conclude their primaries within the stipulated timeframe to enable the submission of candidates’ names. Major parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party...