Ugo Nosiri, Owerri
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, has commenced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the forthcoming Local Government Council Election.
The State Party Chairman, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, made the announcement during a stakeholders meeting in Owerri.
According to the state party chairman, the sale of forms which would commence on Monday, next week, and run for one week, will be sold at one million naira for councilorship positions, while that of chairmanship will be sold for N3 million.
Hon. Ebere, while stressing on the party’s dedication to a transparent electoral process, assured the party faithful of a free and fair conduct of the primaries.
He maintained that the party has not endorsed any sole aspirant or candidate noting that the decision will be left to the people.
Mr. Ebere also stressed that the party does not have an official stance on zoning, and urged party leaders of affected localities to harmonise and select candidates of their choice.
He assured that under Governor Uzodimma’s leadership, the APC would uphold a credible electoral process.
He called on all Chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants to actively engage with their grassroots supporters, while pursuing peaceful and issue-based campaigns.