INEC has condemned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.
The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, told NAN in Abuja on Thursday.
Oyekanmi stated INEC did not supervise the convention, but she could not explain why.
NAN reports that the LP moved the convention from Umuahia, Abia, to Nnewi, Anambra, on Tuesday.
Mr. Kehinde Edun, the LP National Legal Adviser, told reporters that the party notified INEC of the site and date modification.
“No, it is holding in Anambra. Nnewi, to be precise, not Umuahia in Abia State again. In fact, Umuahia was not even the first venue we chose. Benin was the first choice before we changed to Umuahia and now Nnewi.
“So, we are at liberty to pick any venue of our choice. We only need to inform INEC about the change in venue and time,” Edun said.
Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 states that political parties shall give INEC at least 21 days notice of convention, congress, conference or meeting.
This includes the convention or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates.