Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sets 2027 Primaries Timetable

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike held its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Monday, announcing a detailed timetable and fees for primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The faction, led by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, set the cost for presidential aspirants at 51 million naira, comprising a one million naira expression of interest fee and a 50 million naira nomination fee. Governorship candidates will pay 21 million naira, with fees scaling down for other positions: two million naira for state houses of assembly, three million naira for House of Representatives, and five million naira for Senate. Female aspirants are required to pay only the expression of interest fee for their positions.

According to the schedule released by National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, the faction plans to submit its register to the Independent National Electoral Commission on April 21, 2026, and notify the commission of primaries the following day. Sales of forms begin April 27 and end May 4, with submissions due by May 9. Screening for state assembly, National Assembly, and governorship aspirants...