The Chairman of the commission, Babatunde Osibodu, in a statement on Friday clarified that the administrative charges for the upcoming local government are directed at political parties, not individual candidates.
Osibodu stated that the commission is legally empowered to impose the fee, having sought legal counsel and received approval from the State House of Assembly.
He explained that the fee aims to boost participation and commitment among political parties.
He said, “Each party must pay the administrative fee. People tend to value what they invest in.
“By paying for their candidates’ forms, parties will demonstrate greater commitment, encouraging more than just a few of the 19 registered parties to show interest”.
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