The Accord Party has announced its nomination fees for various elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party's Lagos State Chairman, Dele Oladeji, the nomination fees for governorship aspirants are N10 million, while the expression of interest fee is N5 million. For Senate aspirants, the nomination fee is N5 million and the expression of interest fee is N2.5 million. The party has also set April 25 as the deadline for the closure of its electoral window.
The nomination fees for the House of Representatives are N3.5 million and N1.5 million for nomination and expression of interest, respectively. Aspirants for the state House of Assembly seats will pay N1 million and N500,000 as nomination and expression of interest fees, respectively. Mr Oladeji called on Lagos residents seeking a change in governance to join the party, stating that the party is making a clarion call for patriotic change agents to contest and win. The party's primary elections are scheduled to commence on May 21.
Dele Oladeji's announcement of the Accord Party's nomination fees and deadline signals a significant step towards the 2027 general elections. This move may impact ordinary Nigerians who are considering running for office, as they now have a clear understanding of the financial requirements. The party's call for patriotic change agents to join and contest may resonate with Lagos residents who are seeking a change in governance. The upcoming primary elections, scheduled to commence on May 21, will be a crucial test of the party's ability to attract and support viable candidates.
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