AAC sets 2027 nomination fees: ₦2.1m for president, ₦60k for councillor
The African Action Congress (AAC) has fixed its 2027 election nomination fees, with presidential aspirants paying a total of ₦2.1 million—₦100,000 for expression of interest and ₦2 million for the nomination form. For other positions: governorship and Senate tickets cost ₦1.1 million each, House of Representatives ₦600,000, state assembly ₦250,000, local government chairmanship ₦120,000, and councillorship ₦60,000.
These fees are notably lower than the dominant APC and PDP, which analysts suggest could attract younger candidates and grassroots politicians typically priced out of mainstream party politics. However, the amounts remain substantial for ordinary Nigerians—the presidential fee alone exceeds average annual incomes. So far, no one has publicly declared interest in the party's presidential ticket, though founder Omoyele Sowore was its candidate in 2019 and 2023.
The party’s timeline: form sales run April 7-24, screening and political education April 25-May 16, primaries May 20-26. A 50% waiver applies to female candidates, while nomination forms for persons with disabilities are free. Forms are obtained via the AAC's official website.
If you're considering running, can you realistically raise these fees? Do AAC's policies align with your vision? Or does this pricing still exclude the very people the party claims to represent?