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Nigeria's ruling party APC sets presidential primaries date

Supporters of Nigeria's All Progressive Congress demonstrate at the Eagle square, in Abuja, Nigeria, March 26, 2022. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde/File Photo

Nigeria's ruling party All Progressives Party (APC) has set its presidential primaries for May 30-31, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will step down after serving two four-year terms following a Feb. 23, 2023 ballot.

The country's political parties are due to pick presidential candidates by June 3. Official campaigning will begin in September, according to the country's electoral commission.

(Reporting by Felix Onuah, Writing by Julia Payne)

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