Tobi Adebayo
A former Senate President, Sen. Ken Nnamani has formally declared his interest in the 2023 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nnamani made the declaration on Friday in Abuja.
The politician called for a reduction in the nomination fees for elective offices and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to “set rules to regulate the cost of nomination fees and campaign expenses.”
“My view is that we should work towards reducing the cost of nomination fees for political offices so that we can create an inclusive environment for our dynamic youths and women who may not have access to much wealth.
“I believe that the high cost of election does not align with our socio-economic realities in terms of per capita income and purchasing power of Nigerians.
“Ultimately, the pressure for a drastic reduction in nomination fees will come when citizens and groups begin to play more active roles in demand for, and presenting, credible and capable persons for elective offices.
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“Maybe it is time INEC lays down guidelines to political parties on the costs of nomination forms and campaign expenses.
“My pedigree as President of the Senate and Chairman of Presidential Committee on Constitutional and Electoral Reform shows beyond doubt that I am that man for the job now.
“We will all agree that President Buhari met enormous challenges.
“In spite of the challenges we face, we have to acknowledge that the president’s patriotism has manifested in the unshaken belief that Nigeria will move past the current problems and setbacks,” he said.
