Outrage as APC Sets FCT LG Nomination Form at Jaw-Dropping ₦20 Million!

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that nomination forms for chairmanship positions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections will cost ₦20 million.

According to a statement released on Tuesday and signed by APC’s National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, the sale of nomination forms will run from Thursday, May 22 to Wednesday, May 28. The deadline for submitting completed forms is set for May 29.

The ₦20 million cost includes ₦15 million for the nomination form and ₦5 million for the expression of interest form.

For those vying for councillorship positions, the total cost is ₦2.5 million — ₦2 million for the nomination form and ₦500,000 for the expression of interest form.

The APC also announced concessions:

• Female aspirants and persons with disabilities are required to pay only for the expression of interest form, as the nomination form is free.

• Youths aged 25 to 40 will receive a 50% discount on the nomination form after purchasing the expression of interest form.

Forms will be available for purchase at the Directorate of Organization, 2nd Floor, APC National Headquarters.

The party urged all interested aspirants to strictly follow the provided guidelines to ensure a smooth process.