By Ayomide Otitoju
The All Progressives Congress has fixed May 15 and 16, 2026, for its presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general polls.
The timetable, released via the party’s official X handle and contained in a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key activities including the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, appeals, and primaries for all elective positions.
According to the schedule, the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will take place from April 25 to May 2, with submission closing on May 4. Screening of aspirants is slated for May 6 to 8, while results will be published on May 11. Appeals are scheduled for May 12 and 13.
The party also announced that primaries for the House of Representatives will hold on May 18, followed by the Senate on May 20, State Houses of Assembly on May 21, and governorship primaries on May 23.
The APC pegged the cost of forms for presidential aspirants at ₦100 million, comprising ₦30 million for expression of interest and ₦70 million for nomination. Governorship aspirants are to pay ₦50 million, while fees for other positions vary.
It added that female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities will pay only for the expression of interest forms and 50 per cent of the nomination fees.
The party stated that the timetable aligns with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026, and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy, the APC pledged to conduct “credible and transparent primary elections.”
As of press time, no APC member has formally declared interest in the presidential race. However, several party leaders and stakeholders have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election, although he has yet to officially declare his intention to seek a second term.
