APC Releases 2026 Primary Timetable for 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress, Nigeria's ruling party, announced its timetable for primary elections on Monday, setting key dates in May 2026 for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The schedule, signed by National Organizing Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, outlines the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, and primaries for presidential, gubernatorial, and legislative positions, aligning with guidelines from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Under the APC's plan, the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will begin on April 25, 2026, and run through May 2 at the party's national headquarters in Abuja. Aspirants must submit completed forms by May 4. Screening for state house of assembly, house of representatives, senatorial, and gubernatorial candidates is set for May 6 to 8, with presidential aspirants screened on May 9. Results will be published on May 11, followed by an appeals window on May 12 and 13.

Primaries will follow in sequence: the presidential vote from May 15 to 16, house of representatives on May 18, senate on May 20, state house of assembly from May 21 to 22, and gubernatorial on May 23. Appeals from the primaries are...