Nomination fees for LG elections in Katsina fixed by APC.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Working Committee in Katsina State has announced the official nomination fees for individuals aspiring to become local government chairmen and councillors in the upcoming elections.

During a press briefing at the Katsina Government House Banquet Hall, the State Deputy Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Bala Abu Musawa, confirmed that the nomination fee for the local government chairmanship position is set at N5 million.

Musawa also stated that aspiring councillors will be required to pay a fee of N1.5 million for their nomination forms. He emphasized that all payments must be made directly into the party’s account. The sale of nomination forms will begin from May 1 to May 4, 2024.

Completed forms must be returned to the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) by May 9, 2024. According to the election timetable issued by SIEC, primary elections for council chairmen are set for May 18, followed by councillorship primaries on a later date.

The final list of candidates from the primaries will be submitted to the State Electoral Commission on May 20. Musawa urged all contestants to strictly adhere to the election guidelines, particularly regarding election campaigns.