The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set May 15 and 16, 2026, as the dates for its presidential primary election as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
The timetable, released by the party through its official communication and signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key activities leading up to the primaries.
It includes the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, appeals, and the conduct of primary elections 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, while submission of completed forms is fixed for May 4.
Screening of aspirants is expected to hold from May 6 to 8, with results to be published on May 11 and appeals scheduled for May 12 and 13.
The party also fixed dates for other primaries, with the House of Representatives slated for May 18, the Senate on May 20, state houses of assembly on May 21, and governorship primaries on May 23.
On the cost of forms, the APC pegged the total fee 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.
“Female aspirants, youth and physically challenged aspirants are to pay for the expression of interest and 50 per cent of the prescribed nomination fees for each position,” the party stated.
The APC said the timetable aligns with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
It also reaffirmed its commitment to conducting “credible and transparent primary elections” to strengthen internal democracy.
As of the time of this report, no aspirant has formally declared interest in the presidential race, although some party leaders and groups have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
While Tinubu has yet to officially announce his intention, he recently dismissed claims that he is worried about opposition ahead of the elections.