PDP Begins Sale of Nomination Forms for 2025 Bye-Elections, Sets Senate Aspirant Fee at ₦3.5 Million

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked off preparations for the 2025 bye-elections, officially launching the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms across several federal and state constituencies.

In a statement released on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced that sales of forms will run from July 3 to July 10, while the final submission date is set for Friday, July 11, 2025.

According to the party’s approved fee structure, Senate aspirants are required to pay ₦500,000 for the Expression of Interest form and ₦3,000,000 for the Nomination form, totalling ₦3.5 million.

House of Representatives hopefuls will pay ₦2.5 million, comprising ₦500,000 for the Expression of Interest and ₦2,000,000 for the Nomination form.

State House of Assembly aspirants are to pay ₦100,000 and ₦500,000 respectively, totaling ₦600,000.

The bye-elections will take place across multiple constituencies, including:

Adamawa State – Ganye State Constituency

Anambra State – Anambra South Senatorial District, Onitsha North State Constituency

Edo State – Edo Central Senatorial District, Ovia North East/South West Federal Constituency

Jigawa State – Batura/Garki Federal Constituency

Kaduna State – Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Zaria/Kawasaki and Basawa State Constituency

Kano State – Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency

Kogi State – Okura II State Constituency

Niger State – Munya State Constituency

Ogun State – Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency

Oyo State – Ibadan North Federal Constituency

Taraba State – Karim Lamido I State Constituency

Zamfara State – Kaura Namoda South State Constituency

Constituency bye-elections are organized to fill legislative vacancies caused by death, resignation, or legal nullifications. They are a critical part of the democratic process, especially in ensuring continued representation.

Ologunagba assured party members and the public of a credible selection process: “The NWC assures all Party leaders, stakeholders, and teeming members of the PDP of a transparent and credible nomination exercise as we march to victory in the bye-elections.”