APC sets primaries timetable, fixes form prices ahead of 2027

The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable for its 2027 general election primaries, along with the cost of nomination forms and designated bank accounts for payment.

The notice, issued Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House, Abuja, was signed by National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu and confirmed by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka.

According to the schedule, the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms runs from April 25 to May 2, 2026, with submission of completed forms closing on May 4.

Screening of aspirants is fixed for May 6 to May 9, covering candidates for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship and presidential positions in phases.

Screening appeals for House of Assembly and House of Representatives aspirants will hold May 12 to 13.

Primary elections will commence on May 15, beginning with the House of Representatives, and run through May 23, covering all elective positions including the presidency.

The party fixed form prices as follows: House of Assembly — N1 million (Expression of Interest), N5 million (Nomination); House of Representatives — N1 million and N9 million; Senate — N3 million and N17 million; Governorship — N10 million and N40 million; Presidential — N30 million and N70 million.

Female, youth and physically challenged aspirants will pay the full Expression of Interest fee but only 50 percent of the prescribed Nomination fee for each position.

The APC directed that all payments be made directly into its designated accounts: Union Bank Plc — 0239691733; UBA Plc — 1025098328; Zenith Bank Plc — 1014008105.

The party said the revised schedule aligns with the Nigerian Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, and INEC’s timetable for the 2027 general elections.