As political parties in Akwa Ibom gear up for the forthcoming local government polls, ACCORD, has offered free nomination forms for female and disabled aspirants.
The information which contained in a public notice jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Martins Inyang Ansa, State Chairman, and Elder Effiong Robert Uyoe, State Secretary, and made available to journalists on Friday, is to encourage more women and disable persons to seek elective offices.
According to the notice, the sale of nomination forms will take place from July 19th to July 27th, while the submission of the forms is scheduled for July 27th to July 29th.
The party also outlined a detailed cost structure for various aspirants, emphasizing inclusivity and support for women, youth, and individuals with disabilities.
According to the release, Male aspirants for the chairmanship position are required to pay ₦250,000, which includes ₦200,000 for the nomination form and ₦50,000 for the expression of interest form.
In contrast, female chairmanship aspirants, youth under 30 years of age, and aspirants with disabilities are required to pay only ₦50,000 for the expression of interest form, with the nomination form provided free of charge.
For the councillorship positions, male aspirants must pay ₦50,000, covering ₦20,000 for the expression of interest form and ₦30,000 for the nomination form. Female aspirants, youth under 25 years of age, and aspirants with disabilities will pay only ₦20,000 for the expression of interest form, with the nomination form also provided free of charge.
Nomination forms can be purchased at the party’s secretariat located at #65 Udo Umana Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Payments should be made to the ACCORD Party-Akwa Ibom State account with Zenith Bank, account number 1224774784.
Meanwhile, this move by ACCORD, according to the notice, reflects the party’s commitment to fostering an inclusive political environment in the State.
