Following the scheduling of the Anambra state Governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that aspirants wishing to contest under the party’s banner must pay ₦50 million to acquire the nomination and expression of interest forms.
The governorship election is slated for November 8, 2025.
The party also unveiled a comprehensive timetable for the primary elections, detailing significant activities and dates leading up to the election.
The schedule, which is signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, states that female candidates and individuals with disabilities will pay ₦10 million only for the expression of interest form, while the nomination form will be provided at no cost.
Furthermore, young politicians between 25 and 40 will benefit from a 50% reduction in the nomination form fee, although they are still required to pay for the expression of interest form.
Argungu emphasized that prospective candidates must obtain their forms at the APC national headquarters in Wuse II, Abuja, from February 10 to 25 with the deadline set for February 26.
He clarified that the APC has released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the governorship election following the relevant provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act, as published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The screening of candidates is planned for March 7 and 8, with the results to be published on March 10.
The Delegates Congress is scheduled for April 2, followed by the primary election on April 5.
The primary election results will be ratified on April 6, and the list of nominated candidates will be submitted to the National Working Committee on April 8.
The APC campaign is set to officially launch on June 11, culminating in a grand finale on November 6, which marks the end of the campaigning period.
The APC primary election is anticipated to be fiercely contested, as numerous candidates have already expressed interest in vying for the party’s nomination.
The pegging of the entry fee at ₦50 million has expectedly ignited discussions among party members, especially as it may limit grassroots politicians’ involvement.
Ahead of the November 8 election as announced by INEC, the APC has begun preparations for a vigorous campaign season in the southeastern region.
