The Katsina State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has announced the nomination form fees for aspirants vying for the position of Local Government chairman and councillor.
Confirming this decision after a meeting, Katsina APC Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Bala Abu Musawa, stated that the nomination form fee for the Local Government chairman seat is five million naira.
He added that those contesting for councillor seats would pay a fee of N1.5 million.
“All payments for the forms must be made directly into the party’s account,” Alhaji Bala Abu emphasized.
He clarified that the sales of the forms will commence from May 1 to May 4 this year, and all contestants must return their completed forms to SIEC by Thursday, May 9.
Quoting provisions from the election timetable issued by SIEC, the APC deputy chairman announced that primary elections for council chairmen would be held on Saturday, May 18, while councillor elections will follow on Wednesday, May 22.
He added that the final list of candidates emerging from the primaries must be submitted to the state electoral commission on Monday, May 20.
Alhaji Bala Abu appealed to all contestants to adhere strictly to the guidelines, particularly regarding election campaigning.
