2023: Under 40 APC aspirants to pay 50% for nomination form

Members of the All Progressives Congress under the age of 40 years interested in contesting any elective positions will pay 50 per cent of the price of nomination forms.

The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, who disclosed this on Wednesday, appealed to interested individuals not to abuse the opportunity.

“The APC NEC has approved 50% discount on nomination forms for everyone under 40yrs old. This is a golden opportunity. But please let us not abuse it. The first time in the history of the APC (this will be approved). Glory be to the Almighty,” he wrote on his Twitter page.

The price slash means those under 40 can now purchase the nomination form for the presidential election at N50 million, instead of N100 million.

Governorship candidates under 40 will pay N25 million, instead of N50 million, while those vying for the House of Representatives will pay N5 million and the Senate contestants will pay N10 million.

This follows calls by the Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) on the APC to reduce the cost of the forms for youths interested in elective positions.

“We appeal earnestly to President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the party to review its stand and grant at least a 50% reduction in fees for the nomination form for Nigerian office seekers below 35 years of age in the 2023 elections,” the group had said.