The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls.
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that this was made known in a statement on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
The party said the schedule underscores its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and compliance with electoral laws.
According to the timetable, collection of application forms began on April 1 and will end on May 4, 2026.
The sale of nomination forms is scheduled for May 5 to May 10, while submission of completed forms will take place between May 11 and May 13.
The party fixed May 14 to May 15 for screening of aspirants, with results to be published on May 17.
Appeals are expected to hold from May 18 to May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
Primary elections will commence on May 21 with contests for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats.
Governorship primaries are scheduled for May 22, while the presidential primary will hold on May 25.
The process will conclude with a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27 for final ratification.
The party also approved nomination fees for aspirants across all positions.
The presidential form is pegged at ₦100 million, governorship at ₦50 million, Senate at ₦20 million, House of Representatives at ₦10 million, and State House of Assembly at ₦3 million.
To promote inclusivity, the ADC introduced concessions, offering a 50 per cent discount for youths and 25 per cent discount for women and persons with disabilities.
The party urged members and aspirants to adhere strictly to the guidelines.
It added that the timetable is part of efforts to position the party as a credible platform for leadership in the 2027 elections.
