Ahead of the November 25, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, announced N50 million nomination form for the party’s aspirants.
According to the party, aspirants seeking to run on the party’s platform must pay N50 million to obtain the nomination and expression of interest forms.
Thia is even as the party released a detailed primary election timetable. It also outlined key activities and dates leading up to the poll.
According to the schedule, signed by National Organizing Secretary Suleiman Argungu,the party also made concession to aspirants with disabilities.
It stated that female aspirants and persons living with disabilities will only be required to purchase the expression of interest form for N10m. While the nomination form will be given to them free of charge.
The schedule also added that young politicians aged 25 to 40 years who wish to contest will receive a 50% discount on the nomination form. They must still pay for the expression of interest form, the statement pointed out.
The Organizing Secretary noted that all interested aspirants must visit the APC National Headquarters in Wuse II, Abuja. Between February 10 and 25 to purchase their forms.
Arungugu explained that in compliance with the relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act, the APC had released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the November 8, 2025, governorship election as published by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
According to the timetable, the sale of nomination, expression of interest, and delegate forms will run from February 10 to 25. While the deadline for submission of forms is February 26.
“The screening of aspirants is scheduled for March 7 and 8. While the publication of screening results is expected on March 10.
“The Delegates Congress will take place on April 2, followed by the primary election on April 5. Ratification of the primary election results is set for April 6. While the list of nominated candidates will be submitted to the National Working Committee on April 8.
“The official commencement of the APC campaign is scheduled for June 11. While the final day of campaigning and grand finale will be on November 6,” the schedule stated.
Feelings from political observes have revealed that the APC primary election is expected to be highly competitive. This is even as several aspirants are already expressing interest in contesting for the party’s ticket.
However, the N50 million fee has sparked debates among party faithful. With some arguing that the fee may limit the participation of grassroots politicians.
source: Punch
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