The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been forced to issue a statement clarifying the prices of expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, released a statement dismissing reports of alleged prices for the forms as false and misleading.
The APC has maintained that it has not taken any decision regarding the sale or pricing of nomination forms for the 2027 elections. Instead, the party claims that the information being circulated did not originate from them. In a statement, the party described the report as "FAKE" and stated that it did not emanate from the party.
The APC has urged its members, the media, and the general public to disregard the report and avoid spreading unverified information. The party's clarification comes as a response to widespread online speculation that the APC had fixed ₦200 million as the price for presidential nomination forms ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC has advised party supporters and stakeholders to rely only on official communications from the party for accurate information regarding future electoral preparations.
The APC's denial of fixing prices for nomination forms raises questions about the party's transparency and accountability. Felix Morka's statement, while reassuring, does little to address the widespread speculation surrounding the prices of nomination forms. The fact that the APC has not taken a decision on this matter yet is concerning, especially given the ₦200 million price tag that has been circulating online. This has the potential to disenfranchise many aspirants who may not be able to afford such exorbitant prices. The APC must be transparent about its electoral preparations and provide clear guidelines for aspirants, lest they risk losing the trust of Nigerians.
