APC Releases Nomination Form Fees for 2027 Elections: Presidential Ticket Set at ₦100 Million

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 general elections, setting some of the highest political entry fees in Nigeria’s recent electoral history.

The announcement outlines the financial requirements for aspirants seeking to contest under the ruling party across various levels of government, including the State Houses of Assembly, National Assembly, governorships, and the presidency.

According to the party’s published schedule, the total cost of forms is as follows:

House of Assembly: ₦6,000,000

House of Representatives: ₦10,000,000

Senate: ₦20,000,000

Governorship: ₦50,000,000

Presidential: ₦100,000,000

The fees are split into two categories: Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, with the presidential ticket attracting the highest combined cost of ₦100 million.

For the presidential race, aspirants are expected to pay ₦30 million for the Expression of Interest form and ₦70 million for the Nomination form. Governorship aspirants will pay ₦10 million and ₦40 million respectively, while senatorial candidates are required to pay ₦3 million and ₦17 million.

At the lower legislative levels, House of Representatives candidates will pay ₦1 million for expression of interest and ₦9 million for nomination, while State House of Assembly aspirants will pay ₦1 million and ₦5 million respectively.

The announcement by the All Progressives Congress has already sparked public debate over the high cost of political participation in Nigeria. Critics argue that the fees could discourage young and financially less-privileged aspirants from contesting elections, while supporters of the party maintain that the costs are necessary for administrative processes and election management.

Political analysts also note that these figures reflect a broader trend in Nigerian politics, where electoral contests have become increasingly capital-intensive, often requiring significant personal or institutional backing.

The release of the fees is expected to generate further reactions from civil society groups, political observers, and opposition parties, particularly regarding concerns over inclusivity and internal democracy within political parties.

As preparations for the 2027 elections intensify, attention is now shifting to how aspirants will navigate the financial demands of securing party tickets in one of Africa’s largest democracies.