The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled a timetable for its 2027 election primaries, setting the cost of the presidential nomination form at N90 million, in addition to N10 million for the expression of interest form, amounting to a total of N100 million. According to party spokesperson Ini Ememobong, the schedule was approved by the party's national executive committee following the formation of a 13-member interim national working committee to manage its affairs. The governorship nomination and expression of interest forms are priced at N35 million and N5 million respectively, while senatorial aspirants must pay N7 million and N3 million for the nomination and expression forms. House of Representatives hopefuls will pay N5 million for nomination and N2 million for expression of interest, with state assembly forms set at N1.5 million and N500,000 respectively. Women are exempt from paying nomination fees across all categories, while youth and persons with disabilities will pay 50 percent of the nomination fee for any position they seek. The sale of forms is scheduled to run from May 5 to May 13, with all completed forms due by May 14. Screening of candidates is expected to follow after the submission deadline.
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