The Election Planning Committee of the Independent Publishers Association of Rivers State (RIVPA), has released modalities for the conduct of elections to pave the way for a new Executive Council for the body of publishers.
A statement signed by the three man RIVPA ELECO and made available to the media, noted that the new Executive Council is expected to take over the mantle of leadership from the Pastor Jerry Needam led Interim Management Committee on October 23, 2021.
Excerpts of the press statement jointly signed by the RIVPA ELECO Charmian, Lady Gloria Boma Harry, Secretary, Abraham Dukuma, Esq. and member, High Chief Monday Wehere, read: RIVPA Election Planning Committee NOTICE OF ELECTION!!!
This is to inform the General Public that the Independent Publishers Association of Rivers State (RIVPA), shall hold its election to constitute a substantive Executive Council, on October 23, 2021.
In view of the above, the RIVPA Election Planning Committee by this notice, invites all interested eligible members of the association who are desirous of participating in the process, to do so.
Consequently, sale of nomination forms for all offices shall commence with effect from Monday, July 12, 2021, at the office of the Electoral Committee Chairman, Leventis Building, 6, Azikiwe Road, By Old Government House Drive, Port Harcourt.
Please note that ALL ASPIRANTS shall abide strictly by the ELECTORAL GUIDELINES issued by the Electoral Planning Committee, as ratified by the Congress held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, and in accordance with extant provisions of the RIVPA Constitution (“The Constitution”).
Take note that the Sale of Forms for the election shall close on July 23, 2021. This shall be followed by Screening of all aspirants by the Electoral Planning Committee, from July 26 to August 5, 2021.
Display of RIVPA Membership/Voters Register is August 6, 2021. Publication of Screening Result/Names of Aspirants – August 9, 2021. Final Display of names of Cleared/Disqualified Candidates is scheduled for August 18, 2021.
Cleared candidates shall commence their campaigns from August 19 to October 16, 2021. Manifesto Presentations shall hold from October 18 to 20, 2021. Election/Declaration of Results/Swearing-in of newly elected Executive Council shall hold on October 23, 2021.
All participants are hereby enjoined to strictly abide by the the rules and regulations clearly laid down by the Electoral Planning Committee in the Electoral Guidelines and observe the high ethical standards that RIVPA is known for. Thank you all.
