2027 Elections: APC Adjusts Schedule Of Activities, Moves Presidential Primary To May 23

2027 Elections: APC Adjusts Schedule Of Activities, Moves Presidential Primary To May 23

2027 Elections: APC Adjusts Schedule Of Activities, Moves Presidential Primary To May 23

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced significant changes to its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.

The National Working Committee (NWC) revealed that the presidential primary, initially slated for May 15, will now take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

This adjustment, along with changes to other elective positions, was made to align with the Nigerian Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Deputy National Publicity Secretary Duro Meseko explained that the sale of nomination forms would begin on April 25 and end on May 2, with completed forms due by May 4. Screening of aspirants across all elective positions will occur between May 6 and May 9, with presidential aspirants specifically screened on May 9. Results of the screening will be published on May 11.

The sequence of primaries will start with the House of Representatives on May 15, followed by the Senate on May 18, State House of Assembly on May 20, governorship primaries on May 21, and finally the presidential primary on May 23.

The APC emphasized inclusivity, clarifying that nomination forms are open to all party members, debunking rumors of restricted access. The NWC also adopted both direct and consensus modes of primaries, stressing that consensus must be unanimously agreed upon by aspirants; otherwise, direct primaries will be used.

Additionally, the party addressed internal leadership issues in Zamfara State, scheduling ward, local, and state congresses between April 28 and May 3.

The party assured members that its updated membership register has been transmitted to INEC, signaling readiness for the primaries. These adjustments reflect APC’s effort to comply with electoral laws and ensure transparency in its internal processes.

For clarity, while these schedules are official announcements, the actual conduct and outcomes of the primaries will depend on how events unfold.