The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised the 2027 election timetable of the party, shifting its presidential primary to May 23.
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Duro Meseko, confirmed the shift to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
Speaking after the party’s 186th NWC meeting, he said the presidential primary, earlier fixed for May 15, 2026, has now been rescheduled to May 23, 2026 alongside other revised election dates.
Meseko confirmed that Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for all elective positions remain open to all aspiring party members across the country.
He explained that the changes were necessary to ensure full compliance with the amended Constitution, 2026 Electoral Act, and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.
“This is the newest timetable reflecting updated legal and procedural requirements,” he said.
Meseko added that the revised schedule had been formally communicated to INEC in accordance with established electoral regulations.
According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will begin on April 25, 2026 and end on May 2, 2026.
The deputy spokesperson stated that the deadline for the submission of completed nomination forms has been fixed for May 4, 2026.
He said screening of all aspirants, from House of Assembly to presidential level, will be held between May 6 and 9, 2026.
Presidential screening is scheduled for May 9, 2026, while results for all categories will be published on May 11.
According to Meseko, primaries will follow a staggered sequence covering legislative, senatorial, governorship, and presidential elections across different scheduled dates.
Meseko dismissed reports suggesting restriction of nomination forms, insisting the process remains fully open to all qualified APC aspirants nationwide.
“I am here to inform all party faithful that nomination forms are open to all aspirants seeking elective offices,” he said.
On primaries, he said the NWC adopted both direct and consensus options as permitted under the Electoral Act, depending on circumstances.
He stressed that consensus arrangements must reflect agreement among aspirants and key stakeholders before any adoption by party structures.
“Where consensus fails or is rejected by any aspirant, the party automatically reverts to direct primary elections,” he explained.
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Meseko added that state chapters were empowered to decide the appropriate mode of primary elections for their respective states.
In Zamfara State, he said internal party congresses had been scheduled, beginning with ward, local government, and state level exercises from April 28, 2026.
“Ward congresses will hold on April 30, while state congresses and appeal processes are expected to conclude by May 3,” he said.
Meseko assured party members that the updated national membership register, including new entrants, had been duly transmitted to INEC.
According to him, APC is fully prepared for its 2027 primary elections following the completion of all administrative and regulatory steps.
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