Ahead of the governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states later in the year, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is giving free nomination forms to all female gubernatorial aspirants and Persons Living With Disabilities (PWD). They will however pay for the expression of interest form.

The schedule of activities and timetable for the gubernatorial election in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States released by the party’s Directorate of Organisation and signed by the National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad Arugungu, showed that the nomination form goes for N40 million while the expression of interest attracts a payment of N10 million.

The schedule also showed that youth from the age of 25-40 years are to enjoy a 50 per cent discount from nomination forms while full payment will be made for the expression of interest form. The details showed that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms are to commence on Wednesday 15th to Wednesday 22nd of February, while the submission of completed forms and accompanying document is fixed for Wednesday 22nd February.

Screening of aspirants is billed for Friday 24th March to Sunday 26th March 2023. The publication of screening results is slated for Tuesday 28th of March, while the screening appeal holds the next day 29th of March. The primary election is scheduled to hold on Monday, April 10 and the primary election appeal is billed for Wednesday 12th April 2023. The 2023 gubernatorial elections in the three states will take place on 11 November 2023. (The Nation)