The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has raised the alarm over the N30m expression of interest kinds charged by the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Ebonyi native authorities election, warning that it might result in the looting of LGA funds in future.

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The Nationwide President of OYC, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka who was reacting the event on Tuesday, alleged that the method might shut out youths and other people of integrity from the race.

Igboayaka urged Governor Francis Nwifuru to make sure a stage taking part in floor and open door coverage for all aspirants within the upcoming native authorities and councillorship polls.

He demanded that Chairmanship and Councillorship nomination charges must be slashed to N150,000 and N50,000 respectively, warning that those that pay exorbitant charges could also be inclined to embezzle LGA funds after assuming places of work.

“Lowering the Chairmanship and Councillors nomination charges to make it accessible to Ebonyi youths will foster wholesome competitors, which boosts credibility and competence.

“Paying such an exorbitant quantity to safe an area authorities chairmanship place clearly signifies that younger people who need to function native authorities govt chairmen could also be inclined to embezzle LGA funds if they’re elected” Igboayaka mentioned.

He additional warned in opposition to what he known as calculated conspiracy in opposition to Ebonyi youths or the undermining of the state’s financial and political growth.