KEY POINTS

• APC set presidential nomination form at ₦100m and governorship at ₦50m for 2027 elections
• Discounts introduced for women, youths, and persons with disabilities
• Party primaries and screenings scheduled between May 6 and May 23, 2026

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially kick-started preparations for the 2027 general elections with the release of its timetable and schedule of activities, alongside the announcement of nomination fees for aspirants.

According to the timetable issued in Abuja by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, presidential aspirants will pay a total of ₦100 million for both expression of interest and nomination forms. This includes ₦30 million for the expression of interest form and ₦70 million for the nomination form.

Governorship aspirants in the APC are required to pay ₦50 million, made up of ₦10 million for expression of interest and ₦40 million for nomination. For legislative positions, senatorial aspirants will pay ₦20 million, House of Representatives aspirants ₦10 million, while those contesting for state Houses of Assembly will pay ₦6 million.

APC defends pricing, promises transparent primaries

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, explained that the fee structure is aimed at ensuring a transparent and competitive primary election process. He added that the early release of the timetable is intended to give aspirants enough time to prepare and meet all requirements.

In a move to encourage broader participation, the party’s National Working Committee approved concessions for female aspirants, youths, and persons living with disabilities. While these groups are required to pay the full expression of interest fee, they will receive a 50 percent discount on nomination forms.

The timetable shows that the sale of forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, with submission closing on May 4. Screening for governorship and legislative aspirants is scheduled for May 6 to May 8, while presidential screening will take place on May 9.

The list of cleared aspirants in the APC will be published on May 11, followed by an appeals process on May 12 and 13.

Party primaries are set to begin mid-May, with the presidential primary scheduled for May 15 and 16. House of Representatives primaries will hold on May 18, Senate primaries on May 20, state assembly primaries on May 21, and governorship primaries on May 23.

The announcement signals the formal commencement of internal political activities within the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.