The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of the party’s primaries ahead of the 2027 general election.
The ADC made this known via a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, saying the timetable underscores its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict adherence to electoral guidelines.
According to the schedule, the sale of nomination forms will commence on May 5 and end on May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is slated for May 11 to May 13.
Screening of aspirants will hold between May 14 and May 15, with results to be published on May 17, 2026.
The ADC added that appeals arising from the screening exercise will be entertained from May 18 to May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
The ADC said its primary elections will begin on May 21, with contests for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats to be conducted simultaneously at the ward level.
Governorship primaries are scheduled for May 22, while the presidential primary election will take place on May 25.
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“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,” the party stated.
The party also announced a structured fee regime for nomination forms, with the presidential form pegged at N100 million, governorship at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million, and State House of Assembly at N3 million.
The ADC said: “To encourage wider participation, we have introduced concessional rates, 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.”
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