The Labour Party has set the cost of its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined ₦50 million as it rolls out its timetable for the 2026 primaries ahead of the next general elections.
In a statement on Sunday, the party’s spokesperson, Ken Asogwa, said the schedule is in line with the constitution, the Electoral Act, and guidelines from the electoral body.
Under the new structure, presidential hopefuls will pay ₦10 million for the expression of interest form and ₦40 million for the nomination form.
However, the party made a notable exception for its national leader and Abia State governor, Alex Otti, who will receive both forms free of charge.
The party said the gesture recognises his performance in office and his role in strengthening its image.
The sale of forms is set to run from May 6 to May 16, with submissions scheduled for May 17 and 18.
For other positions, House of Assembly aspirants will pay ₦3 million, House of Representatives ₦5 million, Senate ₦10 million, and governorship ₦25 million.
The party also announced concessions for women, young aspirants aged 25 to 30, and persons living with disabilities, who will only be required to pay for the expression of interest forms.
Screening for state-level aspirants is fixed for May 20, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will be screened on May 22.
Results are expected a day later, with appeals to follow shortly after.
Primaries for governorship and state assembly seats are slated for May 27, while those for National Assembly and the presidency will hold on May 29.
The party urged prospective aspirants to complete their membership registration before the May 4 deadline, ahead of submitting its register to the electoral commission.
