The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the cost of
the nomination forms for its public offices.
On Wednesday, the party released its primary election
timetable ahead of the 2023 elections, after a meeting of its national
executive committee (NEC).
The party also announced the fees for the nomination forms —
presidential hopefuls are expected to pay N100 million, while those for
governorship will pay N50 million.
The price of nomination form for state house of assembly was
pegged at N2 million, House of Representatives is N10 million, and that for the
senate is N20 million.
The cost of the nomination forms has elicited varied
reactions on social media platforms, with some persons describing the fees as
“exorbitant” in the light of current economic realities.
Speaking on Wednesday in an interview with Channels
Television, Frank Morka, APC spokesperson, said the decision on the form fees
was “justified”.
“I get that people may have legitimate questions around that
(referring to the cost of nomination form). Don’t forget at the same time some
of the most special groups of citizens were granted high consideration either
in delivering nomination forms to them for free as in the case of women and
people living with disabilities,” he said.
“Youths who are between ages 25 to 40 were granted 50
percent discount. The party advised the party on the price tags. What is the
present situation in the country? We still live in a country where people live
very opulent lifestyles, make legitimate money.
“APC isn’t for the rich. Things are not perfect
economically. They are not perfect anywhere. The party made a decision that the
value put on these forms are justified.”
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