Why INEC Chairman Inspects Form CF001, CF002 Collection Venue’

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said last
night that its chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, inspected the venue
for the collection of form CF001 and CF002 from political parties
because he don’t want to leave chances.

INEC chairman spokesman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi said since forms
CF001 and CF002 are integral parts to the 2019 general elections,
the Aso Hall, International Conference Centre, Abuja will be the
venue for the collection of the forms from the chairmen of various
political parties.

“The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on 5th October led a team to inspect
the hall,” Oyekanmi said adding that it will be the venue where
political parties will from 10th October, be required to submit
Forms CF001 and CF002.

The Commission had on 4th October, issued a statement to affirm
that the conduct of party primaries and resolution of all disputes
arising therefrom must be concluded on or before 7th October
(today) as contained in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities
for the 2019 general elections.

The Commission followed this up with another statement on 5th
October, which affirmed that political parties must submit Forms
CF001 and CF002 between 10th and 18th October in respect of
Presidential and National Assembly elections. For the Governorship
and State Assemblies elections, the documents must be submitted
between 22nd October and 2nd November.

It was gathered that the INEC chairman was accompanied by
National Commissioners, Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, Mrs May
Agbamuche-Mbu, his technical team and some directors.