APC proposes high fees for 2027 election forms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the prices for its 2027 election nomination and expression of interest forms. The party released a detailed schedule outlining the costs for presidential, governorship, senatorial, and legislative aspirants. Political analysts like Omenazu Jackson and Prof Kamilu Fage have criticised the high fees, arguing they limit participation to wealthy individuals. The APC also published a timetable for key activities leading up to the 2027 general elections.
Key takeaways
- Presidential aspirants must pay N30m for the expression of interest form and N70m for the nomination form.
- Governorship aspirants are required to pay N10m for the expression of interest form and N40m for the nomination form.
- The APC's schedule includes the notice of election to state chapters for Monday, April 20, 2026.
- Sale of forms will run from Saturday, April 25, to Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a submission deadline of Monday, May 4, 2026.
- Primaries and appeals are scheduled throughout May 2026, with specific dates for each position and appeal process.
