The All Progressives Congress has firmly denied reports circulating in the media that it has fixed prices for its expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as entirely false and misleading.
The report, which gained widespread attention on Friday, alleged that presidential aspirants would be required to pay as much as ₦200 million to obtain nomination forms, while those contesting for state assembly seats would pay ₦20 million. The figures quickly sparked debate and concern among political observers and party members.
However, reacting to the development, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issued a statement on Saturday dismissing the claims outright. He clarified that the so-called pricing structure did not originate from the party and should be disregarded.
According to him, “The attention of the All Progressives Congress has been drawn to a false and misleading report circulating in sections of the media regarding a purported price list for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 General Elections.”
Morka emphasized that the APC had not taken any decision regarding the sale or pricing of nomination forms for the upcoming elections. He described the report as a fabrication, insisting that it was the product of misinformation rather than any official communication from the party.
“To be clear, no decision or announcement has been made on the sale or pricing of forms for the 2027 elections,” he stated, adding that the report was nothing more than “a figment of the writer’s mischievous imagination.”
The party went on to urge its members, the media, and the general public to ignore the claims completely, warning against the spread of unverified information that could mislead or create unnecessary tension within the political space.
Meanwhile, the ruling party recently concluded its 8th National Convention, a major gathering that brought together key stakeholders from across the country. The event, held at Eagle Square in Abuja, attracted high-profile attendees, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the National Assembly, APC governors, and other party leaders.
At the convention, Nentawe Yilwatda was returned as the party’s National Chairman, reaffirming his leadership within the APC. Alongside him, Surajudeen Basiru was selected as the party’s National Secretary.
Their emergence, along with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), followed a consensus arrangement that was later ratified by delegates at the convention. The Convention Election Committee formally announced the new leadership during the party’s 4th Elective National Convention.
Other key officials retained or confirmed in their roles include Felix Morka as National Publicity Secretary and Dayo Israel, who continues as the party’s Youth Leader.
Speaking after his re-election, Yilwatda expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him. He described his return as a renewed call to serve and pledged to continue working toward strengthening the party and advancing its objectives.
The convention itself was marked by strong displays of unity among party members, with leaders emphasizing cohesion and preparedness ahead of future electoral contests. It also served as a platform to reaffirm the APC’s position as Nigeria’s ruling party and outline its strategic direction moving forward.
Overall, while the party focuses on consolidating its internal structures and leadership, it has made it clear that no official decisions have yet been taken regarding nomination form pricing for the 2027 elections, urging the public to rely only on verified information from credible sources.
