FAQs
1. Will SWAP give preference to one political party over another in disbursing funding and support to champions?
No party will receive more support than others, however depending on their preparation and readiness as determined by SWAP, a champion may receive more funding than others.
2. How will SWAP members contribute to SWAP?
All members are expected to contribute to SWAP through volunteering as a member or a champion and any other means.
3. What is the age of candidacy in Nigeria?
In accordance with the Nigerian Constitution, the following are the minimum ages to run for political offices that are eligible for funding from SWAP:
I. President – 40 years.
II. Governor - 35 years.
III. Senate - 35 years
IV. House of Representatives - 30 years
V. House of Assembly - 30 years
VI. Local Government Chairman - 30 years
VII. Councilor of Area Councils - 25 years
4. What is the base cost of political candidacy?
To contest, or seek a nomination for any political position through a political party in Nigeria, the following are the minimum fees for nomination forms.
I. Presidential aspirant – 10,000,000 (Ten million naira)
II. Gubernatorial aspirant - 5,000,000 (Five million naira)
III. Senatorial aspirant - 2,000,000 (Two million naira)
IV. House of representative aspirant - 1,000,000 (One million naira)
V. House of assembly aspirant - 500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira)
VI. Chairmanship aspirant - 250,000 (Two hundred & fifty thousand naira)
VII. Councillorship aspirant - 150, 000 (One hundred & fifty thousand naira)