2027 Primaries election dates, fees for APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Presidential primary: May 16, 2026

Governorship primary: May 23, 2026

According to party spokesman Felix Morka, aspirants will pay:

Presidency: ₦100 million

Governorship: ₦50 million

Senate: ₦20 million

House of Representatives: ₦10 million

State Assembly: ₦6 million

Women, youths, and persons with disabilities will receive a 50% discount on nomination fees.

Other key APC dates:

Sale of forms: April 25 – May 2, 2026

Submission deadline: May 4

Screening: May 6 – 13

Legislative primaries: May 18 – 21

The party pledged transparent and credible primaries.

INEC Election Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed:

Presidential/National Assembly elections: January 16, 2027

Governorship/State Assembly elections: February 6, 2027

Primaries (including dispute resolution) will run from April 23 to May 30, 2026.

Campaigns begin:

August 19, 2026 (Presidential/National Assembly)

September 9, 2026 (Governorship/State Assembly)

PDP Announces Plans Amid Internal Crisis

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also adopted a timetable for its 2027 activities, though full details are pending.

The party has faced internal divisions between factions linked to figures such as Tanimu Turaki and Nyesom Wike, with ongoing court cases over party control.

Despite this, the PDP’s National Executive Committee claims the crisis is over, describing the party as “strong, united and formidable.” It emphasized reconciliation, adherence to INEC guidelines, and internal reforms like electronic membership registration.

However, critics within the party dismissed the NEC meeting as illegitimate, deepening internal tensions.

ADC Considers Consensus Candidate

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is working toward selecting its 2027 presidential candidate through consensus.

Spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi noted that consensus is cheaper and preferred, although direct primaries remain an option.