No aspirant has purchased the ₦40 million nomination form for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Anambra governorship election.
The party had set the sale of forms between February 24 and March 5, with March 7 as the deadline for submission.
The primary election is scheduled for April 5, followed by an appeal committee sitting on April 8.
An insider revealed that internal crises within the party have discouraged aspirants from showing interest.
According to the source, instability within the party has made politicians cautious about committing such a large sum.
The crisis has weakened the party’s influence, leading to uncertainty about its chances in the election.
To address the situation, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has extended the deadline for purchasing nomination forms to March 10.
A revised timetable is expected to be released before the end of the week.
The party has also scheduled a meeting with stakeholders at its national headquarters in Abuja on the same day.
The PDP has been dealing with leadership struggles, particularly a dispute over the National Secretary position involving Samuel Anyanwu and former National Youth Leader Sunday Ude-Okoye.
The Supreme Court is set to rule on the matter on March 10.
Further divisions arose after a South-South zonal congress on February 22, which reportedly did not have the approval of PDP governors.
This has deepened tensions among key party bodies, including the Board of Trustees, National Working Committee, and National Executive Committee.
Despite these challenges, some party officials believe the PDP remains strong and capable of resolving its internal disputes.
However, others argue that a lack of trust in Nigeria’s electoral system is also discouraging aspirants.
Many politicians fear that even a fair victory could be overturned due to political interference, making them reluctant to invest in the race.
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