The Labour Party (LP) has granted Alex Otti, Abia governor, a waiver on expression of interest and nomination fees ahead of his second-term bid, while fixing its presidential nomination form at N50 million.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ken Asogwa, the party’s national publicity secretary, unveiled the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 primary elections.
According to the party, the sale of nomination forms will run from May 6 to May 16, with submission scheduled for May 17 and May 18.
Screening of aspirants is set for May 20 for house of assembly and governorship positions, and May 22 for national assembly and presidential aspirants. Results will be published on May 23.
Appeals and petitions will follow on May 24 for state positions and May 25 for national offices, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 26.
Primaries for house of assembly and governorship positions are fixed for May 27, while national assembly and presidential primaries will hold on May 29.
Presidential Form Pegged at N50m
The party said the presidential expression of interest form will cost N10 million, while the nomination form is priced at N40 million, bringing the total to N50 million.
Governorship aspirants are to pay N25 million, senate forms cost N10 million, house of representatives N5 million, and state house of assembly N3 million.
Otti Gets Fee Waiver
The party confirmed that Otti will not pay for his forms.
“His Excellency Alex Otti shall be presented both his Expression of Interest Form and the Nomination Form free by the NWC of the party,” the statement read.
The party said the gesture recognises his performance as governor and his role in boosting its public image.
Discounts for Women, Youths, PWDs
Female aspirants, persons with disabilities, and youths aged 25 to 30 will only pay for expression of interest forms across all categories.
The party also urged aspirants to complete membership registration before the May 4 deadline, ahead of submitting its register to the Independent National Electoral Commission.
