The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a revised timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for the conduct of its primaries.
The party said the updated schedule aligns with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Under the revised plan, the APC has rescheduled its presidential primary election from May 15–16 to May 23, 2026, while governorship primaries will now take place on May 21, 2026.
The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, disclosed the changes at the end of the party’s 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.
Meseko also announced adjustments to the screening schedule for aspirants. According to him, the screening exercise for National Assembly and governorship aspirants will hold from May 6 to May 8, 2026, while presidential aspirants will be screened on May 9, 2026.
He added that the sale of nomination forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, with submission of completed forms closing on May 4, 2026.
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Publication of screening results is scheduled for May 11, 2026, while appeals arising from the screening will be heard between May 12 and May 13, 2026.
Primary elections for various offices will proceed as follows: House of Representatives on May 15, Senate on May 18, State House of Assembly on May 20, governorship on May 21, and presidential on May 23, 2026.
Post-primary appeals will be conducted between May 18 and May 25, 2026, depending on the category of election.
The party also released a timetable for ward, local government, and state congresses in Zamfara State, scheduled to commence on April 28, 2026, with subsequent screening, congresses, and appeals running through May 3, 2026.
On the mode of primaries, Meseko said the party has adopted both direct and consensus options as provided under the Electoral Act, noting that aspirants are free to choose their preferred method.
He clarified that where consensus fails, the process will automatically revert to direct primaries.
Meseko further dismissed claims that nomination forms would be restricted to select individuals, stressing that the forms are available to all qualified aspirants within the party.
