The Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) says it has slashed the price of nominations form for house of
representatives aspirants.
According to the opposition
party, the form’s selling price has been reduced from N2 million to N1 million
to allow youth inclusion in politics.
This was contained in a statement
issued by Austin Akobundu, national organising secretary of the PDP.
Akobundu said all forms for
female aspirants were free except for the national and three ad hoc delegates
categories.
“All female aspirants are
exempted from payment for purchase of nomination forms for all offices except
national and three ad hoc delegates categories,” the statement read.
“In line with the constitution of
our party, the NWC, acting on behalf of NEC, reviewed downwards the cost of
nomination forms for house of representatives from N2 million to N1 million.
“This is in keeping with its
promise to enhance the inclusion of young persons in the democratic process.
#NotTooYoungtoRun.”
“All interested aspirants for
presidential, governorship, senate, and house of rpresentatives elections are
to purchase their forms from the office of the national financial secretary, at
the national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
“All interested aspirants for
state houses of assembly elections are to purchase their forms at the national
secretariat or their respective state party secretariats.
“All interested aspirants for the
respective national /ad hoc delegates are to purchase their forms at the
national or state secretariats.”
PRICES FOR OTHER CATEGORIES ARE:
Presidential: N12 million
Governorship: N6 million
Senate: N3.5 million
House of assembly: N600,000
National delegates: N20,000
Ad hoc delegates: N5,000
The party said the sale of forms
will close on September 6.
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