The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the cost of its governorship nomination form for the upcoming Anambra State election, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The price of the form is set at ₦35 million.
A letter addressed to Anambra PDP Chairman, Chidi Chidebe, by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature stated that the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) had approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the election.
He attributed the increase in the cost of nomination forms to the current economic situation in Nigeria.
“This is to inform you that the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the PDP, has approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the upcoming Governorship Election in your State.
“You may recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Governorship Election in your State, and drawing from our previous experience, the Directorate of Organization and Mobilisation (DOM) has drafted our own timetable which is in conformity with the Commission’s timeline,” it read.
The party announced that female aspirants and persons living with disabilities (PLWD) would be exempted from paying for nomination forms. Additionally, young aspirants under the age of 40 would receive a 50% discount on the nomination form price.
“It is important to draw your attention to the new highlights according to the approved timetable. The fees for the Nomination and Expression of Interest have been reviewed upward to reflect the current economic situation in the country. To this effect, please find below the current approved fees:
“3-Adhoc Delegate Form – ₦50,000.00; National Delegate Form – ₦150,000.00; Expression of Interest Form -₦5,000,000.00; Nomination Form – ₦35,000,000.00
“However, pursuant to the Constitution of our Party, female aspirants and Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD) are exempted from paying for Nomination Forms also Youths below 40 years are to purchase Expression of Interest Forms but with a 50% discount on Nomination Form,” the statement added.
Recall that the All Progressives Congress (APC) pegged its fees at ₦50 million, while the Labour Party (LP) set theirs at ₦30 million. The opposition parties will aim to unseat incumbent Governor Charles Soludo, who is seeking re-election under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
