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Chris Imumolen’s Accord Party Slashes Nomination Costs with Massive Waivers for Women, Youth, Others Ahead of 2027

The Accord Party, under the leadership of its National Chairman, Chris Imumolen, has announced its nomination and expression of interest fees for the 2027 general elections, but the real headline is the sweeping waivers designed to open the political space to more Nigerians who would typically be priced out of the process.

The decision, finalized at the party’s National Executive Council meeting and disclosed by the National Chairman, Prof ChrisImumolen, introduces one of the most aggressive inclusivity policies seen in Nigeria’s political landscape in recent years.

While the fees themselves remain competitive—₦20 million for presidential nomination forms and ₦10 million for expression of interest, with lower tiers for governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly seats—the party has significantly reduced the actual financial burden for key groups.

Women and persons living with disabilities stand to benefit the most, receiving a 70 percent waiver on both nomination and expression of interest fees.

This means that female aspirants and PLWDs interested in positions from the State House of Assembly to the presidency will pay just a fraction of the official cost, a move the party says is aimed at correcting long-standing gender and accessibility gaps in Nigerian politics.

Youth participation has also been strongly incentivized, with aspirants below the age of 40 granted a 50 percent waiver across all categories.

The policy effectively cuts the cost of entry in half for younger Nigerians, a demographic that has often complained about systemic exclusion due to high nomination fees imposed by major political parties.

Imumolen described the initiative as a deliberate strategy to “empower underrepresented groups and encourage wider political participation,” noting that the party is committed to building a platform where competence and vision are not overshadowed by financial barriers.

The waivers align with the party’s broader objective of promoting equity and inclusiveness in governance.

Despite the generous concessions, the party has maintained a firm timeline for its electoral process, warning that the window for participation will close on April 25, with membership registration and the purchase of forms ending on April 26.

The early deadline signals a push for organizational discipline and preparedness ahead of the 2027 elections.

Reinforcing the party’s position, Chris Imumolen emphasized that the Accord Party is positioning itself as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change, particularly in politically strategic areas like Lagos.

With its combination of moderate fees and substantial waivers, the party appears to be targeting a broader, more diverse pool of aspirants, potentially reshaping the dynamics of candidate selection ahead of the next general elections.

Even if it is free...you guys aint winning anything

Good encouragement for women in politics

Good decision but will people vote for them?

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Chris Imumolen’s Accord Party Slashes Nomination Costs with Massive Waivers for Women, Youth, Others Ahead of 2027

The Accord Party, under the leadership of its National Chairman, Chris Imumolen, has announced its nomination and expression of interest fees for the 2027 general elections, but the real headline is the sweeping waivers designed to open the political space to more Nigerians who would typically be priced out of the process.

The decision, finalized at the party’s National Executive Council meeting and disclosed by the National Chairman, Prof ChrisImumolen, introduces one of the most aggressive inclusivity policies seen in Nigeria’s political landscape in recent years.

While the fees themselves remain competitive—₦20 million for presidential nomination forms and ₦10 million for expression of interest, with lower tiers for governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly seats—the party has significantly reduced the actual financial burden for key groups.

Women and persons living with disabilities stand to benefit the most, receiving a 70 percent waiver on both nomination and expression of interest fees.

This means that female aspirants and PLWDs interested in positions from the State House of Assembly to the presidency will pay just a fraction of the official cost, a move the party says is aimed at correcting long-standing gender and accessibility gaps in Nigerian politics.

Youth participation has also been strongly incentivized, with aspirants below the age of 40 granted a 50 percent waiver across all categories.

The policy effectively cuts the cost of entry in half for younger Nigerians, a demographic that has often complained about systemic exclusion due to high nomination fees imposed by major political parties.

Imumolen described the initiative as a deliberate strategy to “empower underrepresented groups and encourage wider political participation,” noting that the party is committed to building a platform where competence and vision are not overshadowed by financial barriers.

The waivers align with the party’s broader objective of promoting equity and inclusiveness in governance.

Despite the generous concessions, the party has maintained a firm timeline for its electoral process, warning that the window for participation will close on April 25, with membership registration and the purchase of forms ending on April 26.

The early deadline signals a push for organizational discipline and preparedness ahead of the 2027 elections.

Reinforcing the party’s position, Chris Imumolen emphasized that the Accord Party is positioning itself as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change, particularly in politically strategic areas like Lagos.

With its combination of moderate fees and substantial waivers, the party appears to be targeting a broader, more diverse pool of aspirants, potentially reshaping the dynamics of candidate selection ahead of the next general elections.

30million for an election you won't come 5th position 🤣🤣
Jokers
They better make it completely free like LP did 2023

Who know Accord? Who Accord want win?

Pls follow me laugh...
It's like staking Arsenal to win the league and champions league together

OredoPikin:
30million for an election you won't come 5th position 🤣🤣
Jokers
They better make it completely free like LP did 2023

Don't you think adding "Presidential Candidate of Accord Party in the 2027 general) to someone's name has a nice ring to it?

If Obi enter now, different fraction will emerge

femi4:
Even if it is free...you guys aint winning anything

I'm sure there will be few good and quality candidates that will emerge from the free process. Unless the people start looking at individual pedigree, I'm sure it's the electorates that will continue to lose.

Buying form for 30m, when it's obvious you won't win

Please, list the nomination fee, I am interested in the state house of assembly, OYO STATE.

SageTravels:
If Obi enter now, different fraction will emerge

Dem get issue already. Most political parties in existence has issue

Immediately accord win election APC is buried

Yarimo is invading that party soonest

Gotocourt:
Yarimo is invading that party soonest

as national leader of Accord party abi ?

Which of the factions is this, if u pay any money, na loss be that

Only a dullard believes there are other political parties, as far a common sense Nigerians are concerned is either you're with evil, corrupt, bloodthirsty, warmongers, certified thieves the APC or you're with less evil, less corrupt, little hope ADC, any other political party is a waste of vote no more no less

femi4:
Even if it is free...you guys aint winning anything

bro normal normal, this thing suppose be free. If I spend 100m for form, I pity the lazy youths.

Pastorsarynzay:
Immediately accord win election APC is buried

Hahaha 🤣😂. Parties are serious preparing but Mark, Atiku, Obi and gang just dey gather for Ibadan dey make declaration. Are they serious?

Accord is making a splash with a generous boost for ttheyir female and youthful candidates. Seems solid, right?