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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, fixing the cost of its presidential nomination form at N100 million.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and compliance with electoral guidelines.
According to him, the sale of nomination forms will run from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is slated for May 11 to May 13.
“Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026,” the statement said.
He added that appeals would be heard between May 18 and May 19, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 20.
Abdullahi disclosed that the party’s primary elections will begin on May 21, with state houses of assembly, house of representatives, and senate primaries holding simultaneously at the ward level.
“The Governorship primaries will take place on May 22, 2026, while the Presidential Primary is scheduled for May 25, 2026,” he said.
“This will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee on May 26, 2026, and the Special National Convention on May 27, 2026, where final ratifications will be made.”
He further outlined the cost of nomination forms for various positions, stating that governorship forms will go for N50 million, senate for N20 million, house of representatives for N10 million, and state house of assembly for N3 million.
To encourage broader participation, Abdullahi said the party has introduced concessions, offering a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent discount for women and persons with disabilities.
“We call on all our members, stakeholders, and aspirants to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule and guidelines,” he added.
