The All Progressives Congress has given reasons for the prices placed on its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.

The PUNCH had reported that APC would commence the sales of the forms to aspirants in the forthcoming 2023 general election on Saturday.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, who announced the decision, said that the APC’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for 2023 presidential and governorship aspirants would be sold at N100 million and N50 million respectively.

While appearing on a Channels Television programme on Wednesday night, Morka explained that the price tags placed on the forms were “justifiable”.

According to him, people earn legitimately in Nigeria and live opulent lifestyles.

He said, “Exorbitant for those who aspire for the highest office in Nigeria! Yes, I guess people may ask that legitimate questions around that. But don’t forget that some of the most special groups of citizens were granted high consideration. Youths between 25 and 40 are granted 50 per cent discount for all positions.

“We live in a country where people live opulent lifestyles and make legitimate money.”

Asked if APC is a party for the rich, he replied, “It is not for the rich.

“Economically, things are not perfect. They are not perfect anywhere. Do you have a country where the economy is perfect? Is it the United States or the United Kingdom?

“We should make decisions that reflect our situation. The party thinks that the values placed on these forms are justified.”

According to him, aspirants for senatorial positions would pay N20 million for the forms, House of Representatives, N10 million and House of Assembly aspirants N2 million.

Morka said the party’s NEC had approved May 30 and June 1, for its special convention for its 2023 presidential primary election and May 18 for its governorship primary.

He said that forms for the party’s female aspirants and persons with disability would be free for any elective positions in the coming 2023 general elections.

The APC spokesperson added that youths between the age of 25 and 40 years would have to purchase the forms at a discount of 50 per cent.

Padipadi:

You are not realistic as your name implies.
50% of N100m is N50m for the youth. It's still expensive.
How many Davido & Burnaby are in 200m Nigerians.
Use Nigerians rich to poor masses ratio to justify. Not the few entertainers or politician.
If Burnaboy can afford form of N100m cos he bought car worth N200m, can you buy it?
Do you know how many sane Nigerians that are deprived of competitive campaigns when they can't use money during campaign or buy votes like APC & PDP big wigs.
The APC spokesperson is unserious.
His head like kolanut.

wunmi590:


You are right

Etimemy:
Very useless set of people,can you imagine what this animal is saying

obynzo:


You are not smart at all

Thanksful:


People who can fund an aspirant are the same people who will have political office shared to.

So there aren't going their to do anything but to squander the people's wealth.

This is corruption not actually taking the money.

Realist12:
If Burna boy and the likes can buy a car of 200 million
I don't see why a presidential candidate shouldn't be able to afford 100 million .

“We live in a country where people live opulent lifestyles and make legitimate money.”

Maxymilliano:


With this type of thinking faculty, we are doomed in this country.

What percentage of the citizens live opulent lifestyles and earn legitimate income enough to afford 100m for an elective position that is not certain ?

successmatters:
Even if its 1 billion naira, drug barons can buy it as an investment, and they Rob the masses for the next 4 years.

Chicken change for a chance to Rob 200 million people.

Realist12:
If Burna boy and the likes can buy a Lamborghini urus of 200 million , where as there are a lot of those and more on Lagos roads and car dealership show room .
I don't see why a presidential candidate shouldn't be able to afford 100 million, it means if you're truly a presidential material then you should have people who can fund your ambition . And don't let anyone pretend they don't have the 100m coz their vehicle escort is more than 100m

Realist12:
If Burna boy and the likes can buy a Lamborghini urus of 200 million , where as there are a lot of those and more on Lagos roads and car dealership show room .
I don't see why a presidential candidate shouldn't be able to afford 100 million, it means if you're truly a presidential material then you should have people who can fund your ambition . And don't let anyone pretend they don't have the 100m coz their vehicle escort is more than 100m

Realist12:
If Burna boy and the likes can buy a Lamborghini urus of 200 million , where as there are a lot of those and more on Lagos roads and car dealership show room .
I don't see why a presidential candidate shouldn't be able to afford 100 million, it means if you're truly a presidential material then you should have people who can fund your ambition . And don't let anyone pretend they don't have the 100m coz their vehicle escort is more than 100m