APC Congress Alert: ₦10 Million Chairmanship Forms, Ekiti and Others Excluded [Full Details]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set the price of the expression of interest form for the position of National Chairman at ₦10 million as the party officially begins preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The ruling party disclosed this on Tuesday via its verified handle, announcing the sale of expression of interest forms for various party positions nationwide.
According to the APC, the expression of interest form for all national party positions is priced at ₦100,000, while aspirants for National Chairman, Deputy National Chairmen, and National Secretaries are required to pay ₦10 million and ₦7.5 million, respectively.
The party added that female aspirants, youth, and persons with disabilities must pay the full cost of the expression of interest form but will receive a 50% discount on the nomination fees for each position.
The APC also confirmed that the zoning of offices across states and geopolitical zones for positions in the National Working Committee will remain in effect. Additionally, state and senatorial executive congresses will be conducted alongside state congresses.
Four States, FCT Excluded from Congresses
The party noted that Ekiti, Osun, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be excluded from ward, local government, and state congresses. However, these states and the FCT will still take part in electing three delegates each to the party’s national convention.
“They will, however, participate in the election of three delegates to the national convention,” the statement read.
The APC emphasized that the sale and submission of forms will be conducted electronically.
“Filling of the forms shall be done online. Access to both the expression of interest and nomination forms shall be granted upon verification of payments and validation by the National Secretariat,” it stated.
The party also directed that all payments must be made in full directly into designated APC bank accounts.
“All payments should be made in full directly into the designated bank accounts of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the statement concluded.