APC Releases Revised 2027 Timetable, Fixes May 15 for Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for primaries, screening and internal party processes.

 

The notice, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, was signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and confirmed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

 

According to the party, the adjustments align with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable.

 

The APC said the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while submission of completed forms will close on May 4.

 

Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 6 to May 9, covering all elective positions including State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship and presidential tickets.

 

“Screening appeals for State House of Assembly and House of Representatives will hold from Tuesday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 13, 2026,” the party stated.

 

Primary elections are set to begin on May 15 with the House of Representatives, followed by Senate, State Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries, concluding on May 23.

 

The party also released the cost of nomination forms for aspirants across positions. Expression of Interest and Nomination forms are priced at N1 million and N5 million respectively for State Assembly; N1 million and N9 million for House of Representatives; N3 million and N17 million for Senate; N10 million and N40 million for governorship; and N30 million and N70 million for the presidential ticket.

 

Female aspirants, youths and persons with disabilities are to pay for the Expression of Interest form and 50 per cent of the Nomination fee.

 

The APC directed that all payments be made into designated accounts with Union Bank, UBA and Zenith Bank.