x

Labour Party Slashes Gov Nomination Fee From N25m To N15m

Ahead of the governorship primaries in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states, the Labour Party (LP) says the nomination fee for aspirants has been reduced from N25m to N15m.

Spokesperson for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Kenneth Okonkwo, in a series of tweets Monday, had cried out over the N25m governorship nomination fee, describing it as exorbitant.

Highlighting Article 8(h) of the party’s constitution, he said, “To broaden participation in governance at all levels by ensuring that the costs of the electoral process do not constitute hindrance to any Nigerian”.

However, on Wednesday, Okonkwo took to Twitter to share the revised charge for the LP governorship nomination forms.

According to him, the LP had taken note of the suggestions of Nigerians that a party of working-class Nigerians should settle for a nomination fee of no more than N15m for the post of a governor.

He said the decision came after due consultation with relevant stakeholders in the party and and taking into consideration the overwhelming interest of Nigerians in the party.

The LP campaign spokesman highlighted the need to birth a new Nigeria, in view of the prevailing hike in market prices, describing the party as a listening party.

“In line with our avowed disposition to carry Nigerians along in what we do, the Party has decided to review the cost of nomination forms downwards for all positions taking into consideration the suggested amount of N15m for the post of Governor.

ADVERTISEMENT

“We must move together to salvage our country from incompetent and dishonest leadership of the old order,” he added.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Tinubu Lights Up Dakibiyu District, Commissions Connector Road CN-8 Road

By Joyce Rémi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday opened...

Wike Never Allocated Land In Abuja To Children – Aide Insists

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and...

Tinubu Extols Wike For Localizing Renewed Hope Agenda, Commissions Giri Access Road

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday extolled...

Gov Mutfwang Reaffirms Commitment to Business-Friendly Environment in Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb...

One Killed, Homes Razed as Family Members Clash Over Farmland in Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos One person has been confirmed dead...

Akume’s Alleged Resignation a Plot to Incite Religious Tension – Northern CAN

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)...

Kaduna Govt Debunks Alleged 24-Hour Curfew in Kakuri

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has debunked...

Delta Govt Open to Constructive Criticism – Aniagwu

By Anne Azuka The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img