APC changes nomination form deadlines and screening schedule
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of nomination forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, also announced new dates for the screening of aspirants. The costs for different positions remain unchanged, with presidential forms set at N100 million and governorship forms at N50 million. The adjustments aim to accommodate the revised timeline for the party’s selection process.
Key takeaways
- The sale of forms has been extended to midnight on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and submission now closes at midnight on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
- Screening of aspirants will occur from Friday, May 8, to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with the publication of screened aspirants on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- Felix Morka issued the statement announcing the new schedule.
- The presidential nomination form costs N100 million, governorship N50 million, Senate N20 million, House of Representatives N10 million, and House of Assembly N6 million.
- The sale of forms was initially set for Saturday, April 25 to Saturday, May 2, 2026, but started three days later than planned.
