Lagos APC Fixes Chairmanship Nomination fees

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the nomination and administrative fees for aspirants in the July 12 Lagos State Local Government Election. The fees, detailed in guidelines signed by APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and Secretary Dr. Adeola Jokomba, were released on Tuesday.

Chairmanship Aspirants

• Male: ₦5 million nomination fee; ₦500,000 administrative fee
• Female: ₦2.5 million nomination fee; ₦500,000 administrative fee
• Aspirants under 40: 50% discount on nomination fee; ₦500,000 administrative fee
• Aspirants with disabilities: Nomination fee waived; ₦250,000 administrative fee

Councillorship Aspirants

• Male: ₦1 million nomination fee; ₦100,000 administrative fee
• Female: ₦250,000 nomination fee; ₦100,000 administrative fee
• Aspirants under 40: 50% discount on nomination fee; ₦100,000 administrative fee
• Aspirants with disabilities: Nomination fee waived; ₦50,000 administrative fee

There is no separate fee for the Vice Chairman position. All fees must be paid via bank draft in favor of the All Progressives Congress, Lagos State.

Chairmanship nomination forms must be endorsed by five registered APC members who are voters in the aspirant’s ward, local government area, or Local Council Development Area (LCDA).