The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress issued guidelines for the nomination of candidates for Local Governments and LCDA Offices for the 2025 elections on Tuesday.
The guidelines outlined the Secondary School Certificate as the minimum academic requirement for both Councillor and Chairmanship aspirants.
Pursuant to the Constitution, the guidelines, signed by State Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and Secretary Adeola Jokomba, mandate aspirants holding public office to resign at least 30 days prior to the election and party’s primary.
The nomination and administration fees have been fixed at: Chairmanship ₦5,000,000 plus ₦500,000 administrative fee. Female aspirants receive a 50% discount, paying ₦2,500,000 plus ₦500,000 administrative fee.
Youth aged 40 years and below aspiring for Chairmanship also receive a 50% discount plus ₦500,000 administrative fee. Forms are free for Persons with disabilities, with an administrative fee of ₦250,000
Prospective Councillorship aspirants must pay ₦1,000,000 plus an administrative fee of ₦100,000, while female aspirants are required to pay ₦500,000 plus ₦100,000 administrative fee. A 50% discount will be applied to Youth Councillorship aspirants, with an additional ₦100,000 administrative fee.
The Vice Chairman position does not incur a separate fee. Aspirants with disabilities are exempt from paying a fee, but must pay an administrative fee of ₦50,000.
All aspirants are required to report for screening before a five-member committee designated for each local government and LCDAs. Letters of intent are to be submitted between Wednesday, April 23rd, and Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
The sale and submission of party forms will occur from Wednesday, April 23rd, to Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
Party primaries are set for May 10th, 2025, while the collection and submission of LASIEC forms will take place from Sunday, May 11th, to Wednesday, May 14th, 2025.
Chairmanship and Councillorship Primaries: All accredited party members from the ward, possessing their APC Membership card and corresponding PVC to the ward, are entitled to participate in a direct primary system to elect their preferred aspirant.
