The All Progressives Congress (APC) is getting ready for the 2027 general elections by holding its presidential primary on May 15 and 16, 2026.
According to Channels TV, the party’s official X handle and an official statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, issued the timetable, which lists important events.
It comprises selling forms, vetting candidates, appeals, and primary elections for all positions that are up for election.
The schedule says that the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will run from April 25 to May 2. The deadline for submitting these forms is May 4.
The screening of candidates will take place from May 6 to 8, with the results being made public on May 11 and appeals being held from May 12 to 13.
The primaries for the House of Representatives will be on May 18, the Senate on May 20, the State Houses of Assembly on May 21, and the governorship on May 23.
Cost of Forms
The party said that the overall cost of forms for anyone who want to run for president would be ₦100 million, with ₦30 million going to the declaration of interest and ₦70 million going to the nomination.
People who want to be governor have to pay ₦50 million, although the fees for the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly are different.
It further said, “Female candidates, young candidates, and candidates with disabilities must pay for their expression of interest and 50% of the required nomination fees for each position.”
The APC added in the statement that the timetable was made in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026, and the rules set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party said again that it was committed to holding “credible and transparent primary elections” to make democracy stronger within the party.
As of the time this piece was written, no APC member has officially said they wanted to run for president.
However, some APC officials and important party members have backed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election.
Tinubu hasn’t formally or openly said he wants to run for a second term, but last week he said he wasn’t terrified of the opposition before the elections.
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