Nigeria's Labour Party Fixes Presidential Forms at N50 Million, Sets Primaries

Nigeria's Labour Party (LP) has announced its schedule and fees for the 2027 general election primaries, setting a significant financial benchmark for aspiring candidates. The party has fixed the expression of interest and nomination forms for the presidential ticket at a hefty N50 million, signaling a potentially high barrier to entry for those seeking the party's nomination.

In a statement released by National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa, the party detailed the costs for other positions: governorship aspirants will need to pay N25 million, senatorial candidates N10 million, House of Representatives hopefuls N5 million, and House of Assembly aspirants N3 million. This fee structure, while substantial, is presented as being in accordance with Nigeria's electoral laws and the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) timetable.

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female, People Living with Disabilities and youth (25-30 years) aspirants shall only be required to pay for the Expression of Interest Forms for all categories of positions.

Notably, the party has made provisions for certain aspirants. The LP's sole governor, Alex Otti of Abia State, will receive his forms free of charge, a gesture from the National Working Committee. Furthermore, female aspirants, People Living with Disabilities, and youth aged 25-30 will only be required to pay for the Expression of Interest Forms across all categories, a move aimed at encouraging broader participation.

The party's primary election timetable is also clearly laid out, with House of Assembly and Governorship primaries slated for May 27, 2026, and National Assembly and Presidential primaries scheduled for May 29, 2026. This detailed roadmap indicates the Labour Party's preparedness for the upcoming electoral cycle, although the high cost of nomination forms is likely to be a subject of discussion among potential candidates and the wider Nigerian public.

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in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Conduct of 2027 Elections.