Labour Party Reduces Fee for Imo Gubernatorial Nomination Form

The Labour Party has reduced the cost of its nomination form for the Imo governorship race from N25 million to N15 million. Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Peter Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, made this announcement in a series of tweets on Tuesday. He had previously denied rumours that the party was planning to set the fee at N25 million, saying it was contrary to the party’s ideals. Okonkwo stated that the alleged fee was exorbitant and would not be encouraged, as a new Nigeria cannot be created with such a development. The Labour Party primaries are scheduled for next month, with 13 aspirants having already secured Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms. These include Major General Lincoln Jack Ogunewe (retd), Senator Athan Achonu, Martin Agbaso, Barr Humphrey Anumudu, Chief Joseph Ukaegbu, Dr Tochi J.Ehirim, Rt Hon Ike Ibe, Rt Hon Kelechi Nwagwu, Dr Basil Maduka, Engr Chinedu Amadi, AIG Charles Agomuo (retd), Capt David Mbamara and Chief C.Ishiguzo.