By Chinenye Onwusonye
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a comprehensive timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for its internal electoral process.
The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, provides a structured timeline beginning with the notice of elections to state chapters issued on April 20, 2026.
According to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms is slated for April 25 to May 2, 2026, while the submission of completed forms will close on May 4, 2026.
Screening of aspirants for all positions — State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential — is scheduled to hold from May 6 to May 8, with the publication of results on May 11. Appeals arising from the screening exercise will be heard between May 12 and May 13.
The party’s primary elections are set to commence with the presidential primary from May 15 to May 16. Other primaries will follow in sequence: House of Representatives (May 18), Senate (May 20), State House of Assembly (May 21), and Governorship (May 23). Election appeals across the various categories will run between May 18 and May 25.
The timetable also details the cost of participation. Expression of interest and nomination forms vary by office, with the presidential ticket pegged at ₦100 million, governorship at ₦50 million, Senate at ₦20 million, House of Representatives at ₦10 million, and State House of Assembly at ₦6 million. Discounts apply for female aspirants, youth, and persons with disabilities.
The APC said the schedule aligns with constitutional provisions and the electoral guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reaffirming its commitment to a transparent and credible primary process.
The party assured members and stakeholders that the outlined activities are designed to strengthen internal democracy and ensure a smooth build-up to the 2027 general elections.
