The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said candidates aspiring to run for the Anambra Governorship elections under the auspices of the party are to purchase nomination form for the sum of 30 million naira.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary of APGA, Ifeanyi Mbaeri on Thursday.
Mbaeri also announced that the party’s special state congress and governorship primary election would be held on April 5.
Consequently, he released the primary election timetable containing the activities and dates of the exercise.
The party also approved the sale of the nomination form to female aspirants and physically challenged persons at a discounted rate of five per cent. It stated that the sale of forms would commence on Friday, February 28.
He further stated that the leadership of the party reserved the right to adjust the dates and schedules of activities if the need arises.
“In pursuant to its powers under Articles 12 (2) & (3)(b) and 24 of the APGA Constitution 2019 and in compliance with INEC schedule of activities for Anambra State Governorship Election, the National Executive Committee of APGA through its National Working Committee has approved a provisional timetable for the governorship primary election.
“The party’s sale of expression of interest and nomination form is to begin on Friday, February 28 and end on March 20, while screening of aspirants will be held on March 28 at the APGA National Headquarters in Abuja.”
