The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a comprehensive revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates for primaries, screening, appeals, and the sale of nomination forms.
The updated schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and made public in Abuja, provides a structured roadmap for aspirants seeking to contest under the APC platform.
According to the timetable, the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms commenced on April 25 and will end on May 2, 2026, with the final submission deadline fixed for May 4, 2026.
Screening of aspirants for various positions—including State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential tickets—is scheduled to hold between May 6 and May 9, 2026. The publication of screening results will follow on May 11, while appeals arising from the screening exercise are slated for May 12 to May 13.
Primary elections are scheduled to begin on May 15, 2026, with the House of Representatives, followed by the Senate on May 18, State Houses of Assembly on May 20, Governorship on May 21, and the Presidential primary on May 23, 2026. Election appeals for the various categories will conclude on May 25, 2026.
The party also released detailed costs for nomination forms. Aspirants for the State House of Assembly are to pay ₦6 million, House of Representatives ₦10 million, Senate ₦20 million, Governorship ₦50 million, and Presidential aspirants ₦100 million.
In a notable policy inclusion, the APC stated that female aspirants, youths, and persons living with disabilities are only required to purchase the Expression of Interest forms, while enjoying a 50 percent discount on the nomination fees.
Additionally, the party provided designated bank accounts across major financial institutions for all payments, emphasizing transparency and compliance with its financial guidelines.
The statement announcing the revised timetable was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who noted that the adjustments are aimed at ensuring a smooth, credible, and well-organized process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development signals the APC’s early preparations and internal consolidation as political activities gradually gather momentum nationwide.
