Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nullified the ward delegate congresses it conducted in Ekiti over perceived irregularities and will use the statutory/automatic delegate list to conduct its governorship primary. Unconfirmed reports indicate that no fewer than 1,200 automatic/ statutory delegates will vote at the primary. The NWC has also nominated governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, as chairman of the committee mandated to elect the party's candidate for the election. The Ekiti State Police Command has warned the opposition PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to shun violence before, during and after the parties' governorship primaries slated for today and Thursday. The Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, has deployed additional manpower to monitor the shadow polls and warned against any form of sharp electoral malpractices. He has also confirmed the approval of additional manpower from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to complement and support the personnel on ground.