The Peoples Democratic Party has realised at least N9.24bn since it began selling nomination and expression of interest forms for various elective offices on March 17, 2022, PUNCH has learned.
At least 3,132 forms had been sold to presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly aspirants.
Out of these, only 199 are women, making a measly 6.36 per cent of aspirants, who have so far obtained forms.
“State House of Assembly: Expression of interest, N100,000; nomination form, N500,000. House of Representatives: Expression of interest, N500,000; nomination form, N2,000,000.
“Senate: Expression of interest, N500,000; nomination form, N3,000,000. Governorship: Expression of interest, N1,000,000; nomination form, N20,000,000.
“President: Expression of interest, N5,000,000; nomination form, N35,000,000.”
So far, 16 aspirants have expressed interest in the party’s presidential ticket.
