ADC releases timetable for primaries, pegs presidential form at N100m

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls.

In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, said the party also approved a structured fee regime for nomination forms across all elective positions.

Abdullahi said the timetable reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and full compliance with electoral guidelines.

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

“Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026,” the statement reads.

“Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, 2026, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 20, 2026.”

Abdullahi said the primary elections will commence on May 21, with elections for state houses of assembly, house of representatives, and senate seats holding simultaneously at the ward level.

“The Governorship primaries will take place on May 22, 2026, while the Presidential Primary is scheduled for May 25, 2026,” he said.

“This will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee on May 26, 2026, and the Special National Convention on May 27, 2026, where final ratifications will be made.

“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.”

Abdullahi added that to encourage wider participation, the party has introduced concessional rates, offering a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent discount for women and persons with disabilities.

“We call on all our members, stakeholders, and aspirants to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule and guidelines,” he added.(TheCable)