Do you know that an incredible 61.2% Nigerians live below one dollar a day? That is N165! But in a new figure released, Nigeria political parties charge loathsome sum of money
for political aspirants.
President Goodluck Jonathan has to pay 22 million naira (132,000 dollars) to buy his nomination
form from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Supporters raised the money for him
To contest under the umbrella of All Progressives Congress (APC), the aspirant pays 27.5 million naira. This has forced former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, to take out a bank loan.
For governorship posts, the PDP is asking for 11 million naira while
the APC wants 10 million naira all before anyone is even chosen
to run at the elections next year.
for political aspirants.
President Goodluck Jonathan has to pay 22 million naira (132,000 dollars) to buy his nomination
form from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Supporters raised the money for him
To contest under the umbrella of All Progressives Congress (APC), the aspirant pays 27.5 million naira. This has forced former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, to take out a bank loan.
For governorship posts, the PDP is asking for 11 million naira while
the APC wants 10 million naira all before anyone is even chosen
to run at the elections next year.
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