The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it will not extend the timeline for political parties to conduct their primaries.

Chairman of INEC, Prof. MAHMOOD YAKUBU said this while speaking at a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja.

Some of the political parties under the aegis of the Inter Party Advisory Committee had asked INEC to extend the timelines for the primary elections.

However, Professor YAKUBU insisted the timeline for primaries remains fixed between April 4 and June 3, 2022.

The INEC Chairman also asked political parties to ensure that their primaries make room for Women, youths and persons with disability.