Open Letter to the State Chapters of Political Parties in Kwara State
Call for Affordable Nomination Form Fees and Fair Primary Elections We, the Justice Crusaders Organisation, dedicated to promoting fairness and integrity in political processes, write to express our concerns regarding the forthcoming chairmanship and councillorship elections within the various political parties in Kwara State, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Accord Party, Youth Development Party, and Labour Party. To uphold democratic values, it is essential to create an environment where all qualified individuals, regardless of their financial status, can participate in the political process. High fees for nomination forms create significant barriers, excluding capable and passionate candidates who lack substantial financial resources. This practice inadvertently promotes money politics and marginalizes a large segment of the populace, undermining the democratic principles we all cherish. We stress the...