The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, primaries, and appeals, as part of its internal preparations.
The notice, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House in Abuja, was signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and separately confirmed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
According to the party, the revised schedule aligns with constitutional provisions, the Electoral Act 2026, and the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and INEC’s revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, the APC hereby releases its revised timetable and schedule of activities,” the statement read.
Under the new timetable, the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms will take place between April 25 and May 2, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is scheduled to close on May 4, 2026.
Screening of aspirants for various elective positions—including State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and presidential seats will be conducted in phases from May 6 to May 9, 2026. Appeals arising from the screening of State House of Assembly and House of Representatives aspirants are slated for May 12 to May 13, 2026.
Primary elections are set to begin on May 15, 2026, starting with the House of Representatives, followed by the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, governorship, and presidential primaries. The exercise is expected to conclude on May 23, 2026.
The APC also announced the cost of forms for aspirants seeking elective offices. Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for State House of Assembly positions are priced at N1 million and N5 million respectively, while House of Representatives forms cost N1 million and N9 million. Senate aspirants are required to pay N3 million for Expression of Interest and N17 million for Nomination forms.
Governorship aspirants will pay N10 million and N40 million respectively, while presidential aspirants are expected to pay N30 million for Expression of Interest and N70 million for Nomination forms.
The party added that female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities would receive concessions, requiring them to pay only for the Expression of Interest forms and 50 per cent of the Nomination fees.
To ensure transparency, the APC directed all payments to be made directly into its designated bank accounts with Union Bank, UBA, and Zenith Bank.
The revised timetable comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the APC stating that the adjustments are aimed at ensuring smoother internal processes and better coordination of its nationwide primaries.