The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has shifted the closing date for the sale and submission of nomination forms for the 2027 general elections, granting aspirants an additional one week.
Initially, the party had scheduled 10 May as the commencement date for the process. However, the timeline has now been adjusted, moving the deadline to 17 May.
The update was disclosed on Monday in Lagos in a statement issued by the party’s Secretary General, Comrade Ogini Olaposi. He explained that the decision followed a directive from the NNPP Board of Trustees to the National Working Committee, and was approved by the party’s founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam.
According to Olaposi, the adjustment became necessary due to delays by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in uploading the official logo of the party’s recognised leadership, led by Dr Agbo Gilbert Major.
He assured members that the extension affects both the collection and submission of nomination forms, giving prospective candidates more time to complete the process.
The party also confirmed its nomination fee structure for various elective positions. Presidential aspirants are expected to pay ₦5 million, governorship hopefuls ₦2.5 million, senatorial candidates ₦1.5 million, House of Representatives aspirants ₦1 million, and State House of Assembly contenders ₦500,000.
However, women and persons with disabilities will not be charged for forms. In addition, incumbent office holders seeking re-election within the party will be granted automatic tickets upon purchase of the nomination forms.
Olaposi further noted that screening of aspirants will proceed as earlier scheduled, despite the extension.
He urged members to remain patient, stating that the issues surrounding INEC’s delay would soon be resolved.
The Board of Trustees, he added, has also tasked the National Working Committee with intensifying preparations to ensure the NNPP fields candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 polls.
