Newscenter Media News As the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State draws near, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced that interested aspirants will need to cough up N30m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms.
This decision was made public by the National Organising Secretary of APGA, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday.
According to Mbaeri, the party has also approved a discounted rate of five per cent for female aspirants and physically challenged persons.
The sale of forms is set to begin on Friday, February 28, and will end on March 20. Aspirants will then undergo screening on March 28 at the APGA National Headquarters in Abuja.
Mbaeri emphasized that the party’s decision is in line with its constitution and the schedule of activities released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Anambra State Governorship Election.
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He stated, “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 special state congress and governorship primary election have been slated for April 5. Mbaeri noted that the leadership of the party reserves the right to adjust the dates and schedules of activities if the need arises.
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