The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made the official nomination and administrative fees for potential candidates known in advance of the July 12 local government elections in Lagos State.
The cost structure was made public on Tuesday and is outlined in the party’s election guidelines, which were jointly signed by APC chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and secretary Dr. Adeola Jokomba.
The paper states that candidates for the chairperson must pay a ₦5 million nomination fee in addition to a ₦500,000 administration cost.
The nomination price for female candidates for the same position is ₦2.5 million, and the administrative fee is still ₦500,000.
In addition, the APC offered candidates under 40 years old a 50% reduction in the nomination price; however, they are still required to pay the entire ₦500,000 administrative fee.
In an effort to promote inclusivity, the party completely waived the nomination fee for candidates with disabilities, requiring them to pay a ₦250,000 administrative fee instead.
Male candidates will pay ₦1 million for the nomination form and ₦100,000 for the administrative cost for the councillorship position, while female candidates will pay ₦250,000 for the nomination form and ₦100,000 for the administrative fee.
“The nomination form fee will be reduced by 50% for young people who want to serve on councils, but the administration price will not change.
“For councillorship seats, nomination forms will be collected free of charge by persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), although there will be an administrative fee of ₦50,000.
“The vice chairman will not be charged an additional cost. The All Progressives Congress, Lagos State, would get a bank draft for these costs, the party stated.
urther clarifying the process, the APC stated that anyone vying for the chairmanship role must submit a nomination form endorsed by five registered party members who are also registered voters in the respective wards and local government or LCDA.
For councillorship aspirants, the requirement is 20 endorsements from registered voters within their ward.
The guidelines also stress eligibility criteria, including citizenship and academic qualifications.
“An aspirant must be educated up to at least school certificate level or its equivalent, and a higher qualification will be an added advantage.
“For council and LCDA chairmanship, the aspirant has to attain the age of 30 years, while for councillorship, the aspirant has to attain the age of 25 years.
“All aspirants are to submit evidence of membership of the party. Aspirants are to submit demonstrable evidence of active party support.
“Aspirants must provide a portfolio of loyalty to the party. All aspirants must sign the party’s Code of Conduct.
“Only aspirants cleared by the Screening Committee shall be eligible to stand for election at the party’s primaries,” the party said.
The APC also reminded interested officeholders that anyone holding a party position who intends to contest must step down from their role at least 30 days before the election or primary.
It added that aspirants are expected to fully comply with all constitutional requirements related to the public offices they intend to pursue.
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