The All Progressives Congress has announced that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 general elections will begin on April 25. The ruling party released its timetable and schedule of activities, setting the cost of nomination forms for presidential aspirants at seventy million naira and expression of interest forms at thirty million naira.
Deputy National Publicity Secretary Durosinmi Meseko disclosed this after the 186th meeting of the party’s National Working Committee, noting that the timetable has been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission. He said the sale of forms will close on May 2, while submission of completed forms is expected by May 4. Screening for governorship and legislative aspirants is scheduled for May 6 to May 8, with presidential screening set for May 9.
According to the schedule, primaries for the House of Representatives will hold on May 15, followed by Senate primaries on May 18 and State Assembly on May 20. Governorship primaries are slated for May 21, while the presidential primary election will take place on May 23. The party says all forms are open to eligible members, dismissing speculation about restrictions on aspirants.
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The APC also confirmed the adoption of a hybrid system of direct and consensus primaries, explaining that consensus candidates must have the agreement of all aspirants or the process will revert to direct primaries. The party further approved the conduct of congresses in Zamfara State starting April 28 and said updated membership registers have been submitted to the electoral commission, as leaders reaffirm commitment to a transparent and credible process.
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