The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it will commence the sale of nomination forms for the 2027 general election on April 25.
The ruling party released its timetable and schedule of activities, fixing the cost of the presidential nomination form at N70 million and the expression of interest form at N30 million.
Speaking after the 186th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, said the updated timetable has been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He stated that the sale of forms will run from April 25 to May 2, while submission will close on May 4.
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According to the schedule, screening for governorship and legislative aspirants will take place from May 6 to May 8, while presidential aspirants will be screened on May 9.
Primaries for the House of Representatives are slated for May 15, followed by the Senate on May 18 and the state assembly on May 20. Governorship primaries will be held on May 21, with the presidential primary fixed for May 23.
Meseko dismissed claims that the forms would be restricted, insisting that all party members are free to contest.
APC Adopts Directs and Consensus Primaries
He added that the party has adopted a combination of direct and consensus primaries, noting that consensus candidates must have the agreement of all aspirants, otherwise the process will revert to direct primaries.
On internal party activities, Meseko said the NWC approved the conduct of ward, local government, and state congresses in Zamfara, beginning April 28. He also confirmed that updated membership registers, including new members, have been submitted to INEC.
Meanwhile, Niger State Governor Umar Bago said President Bola Tinubu has authorised governors to conduct primaries in line with the Electoral Act, using either direct or consensus options.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq also assured that the party would ensure a transparent process, adding that the goal is to conduct peaceful primaries and emerge stronger ahead of the elections.
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