2027: ADC fixes May 25, 22 for presidential, governorship primaries 

…Pegs forms at N100m, N50m

…Fixes May 27 for national convention 

Despite its pending litigations at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining guidelines and procedures for the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the schedule signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the timetable provides a detailed roadmap for all activities leading to the primaries.

“The sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026.

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“The party will conduct the screening of aspirants from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026. Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 20, 2026,” the party said.

“Primary elections for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats will hold on May 21, 2026, while the governorship primaries are scheduled for May 22, 2026. The presidential primary will take place on May 25, 2026,” the party added.

It further noted that this will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee on May 26, 2026, and a Special National Convention on May 27, 2026, where final ratifications will be made.

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On nomination fees, the statement read, “The presidential nomination form is pegged at N100 million, governorship at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million, and State House of Assembly at N3 million.”

To promote inclusivity, the ADC said it had introduced concessions and approved a 50% discount for youths and a 25% discount for women and persons with disabilities.

The party urged members, stakeholders, and aspirants to adhere strictly to the timetable and guidelines as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.