LG Polls: Gov Otu slashes chairmanship, councillorship form fees to ₦1M, ₦200,000
Following criticisms by stakeholders and demands by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has slashed the fees for Chairmanship and Councillorship forms for upcoming local government elections from ₦5 million Naira and ₦1 million Naira, respectively.
The governor in a press statement Wednesday night announced that those gunning for Council chairmanship will now pay only ₦1 million Naira, while councillorship hopefuls are to purchase the forms for ₦200, 000 only.
Last week, the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, announced the former fees and fixed 25 October, 2024 as date for the elections.
Gov Otu has pledged that his government will cover the balance to CROSIEC and ensure compliance with the law.
He acknowledged the challenging economic circumstances faced by all due to ongoing federal government reforms.
Otu affirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusivity, people-centered policies, and a fair electoral process for the local government elections.
IPAC’s State Chairman, Engr. Edet Effiom of Action People’s Party (APP), accompanied by over 15 other party chairmen expressed gratitude for the governor’s democratic values and intervention.
They assured continued support as long as the administration upholds good governance practices, demonstrating IPAC’s dedication to the state’s developmental goals.