The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official timetable and fee structure for the upcoming 2025 bye-elections, setting the nomination fee for senatorial aspirants at N20 million, while House of Representatives hopefuls will pay N10 million.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday.
The document, signed by APC’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlined the full schedule of activities and cost breakdowns.
For the senatorial race, the breakdown includes N3 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N17 million for the Nomination Form.
Meanwhile, House of Representatives aspirants will pay N1 million for the Expression of Interest and N9 million for the Nomination Form.
For those contesting for State House of Assembly seats, the total cost is N2 million—N500,000 for the Expression of Interest Form and N1.5 million for the Nomination Form.
However, in a move aimed at encouraging inclusivity, the party announced waivers for women and persons with disabilities.
“Female aspirants and persons living with disabilities will only be required to purchase the Expression of Interest Form, as the Nomination Form will be issued to them free,” the statement noted.
The APC also introduced a concession for younger politicians.
“Youths aged between 25 and 40 are entitled to a 50% discount on the Nomination Form fee,” Argungu said.
Interested aspirants can collect the forms at the Directorate of Organisation, located on the 2nd floor of the APC National Headquarters, Wuse II, Abuja.
In addition, only delegates who have paid a minimum of three months’ dues at N200 per month will be allowed to vote at the congresses.
Delegate forms will be sold for N5,000.
The party’s schedule of activities kicks off with the notice of election to state chapters on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Membership revalidation and update will run from Tuesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 5, during which the sale of forms will also take place.
Completed forms must be submitted no later than Monday, July 7, followed by the screening of aspirants on Thursday, July 10.
The party primaries are scheduled between July 22 and July 26, with the final list of candidates to be published on Saturday, July 26.
“The party is committed to conducting transparent primaries that comply with the Electoral Act,” said Argungu.
He also emphasized the importance of adherence to internal regulations.
“Only those who have paid their dues for at least a year up to July 2025 and whose names appear on the membership register will be eligible to vote or be voted for,” he added.
Campaigns will begin Saturday, July 26, and end Thursday, August 14, ahead of the bye-elections set for Saturday, August 16, 2025.
