APC shifts Zamfara National Assembly primaries to new dates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has changed the schedule for its National Assembly primaries in Zamfara State. The update was announced by Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary. Several primary and appeal dates have been moved, affecting the House of Representatives, Senate, and other positions. The party did not provide a specific reason for the rescheduling.
Key takeaways
- The House of Representatives primary election will now hold on Monday, May 18, 2026, and the Senate primary on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- The state House of Assembly primary is set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and the governorship primary for Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- The presidential primary election remains on Monday, May 23, 2026.
- Appeals for the House of Representatives, Senate, House of Assembly, and governorship primaries are scheduled for May 19, 2026, May 20, 2026, May 21, 2026, and May 22, 2026, respectively.
- According to INEC’s timetable, all primaries and dispute resolutions must be completed between April 23 and May 30, 2026, with major elections set for January 16, 2027, and February 6, 2027.
