The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement dated May 4, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the adjustment also affects the screening schedule.
According to the statement,
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a further extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of completed aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the screening process for the 2027 General Elections.”
Under the new timeline, the sale of forms will now close at midnight on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, while submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
The party fixed the screening of aspirants for Friday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with the publication of screened aspirants scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The APC did not state reasons for the extension in the statement.