2027: Tinubu to buy form for #100m

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its presidential primary election for May 15 and 16, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The timetable, released via the party’s official X handle and detailed in a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key activities leading up to the primaries.

According to the schedule, the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will take place from April 25 to May 2, while submission of completed forms is set for May 4. Screening of aspirants will hold from May 6 to 8, with results to be published on May 11 and appeals scheduled for May 12 to 13.

The party also fixed dates for other primaries: the House of Representatives on May 18, Senate on May 20, State Houses of Assembly on May 21, and the governorship primaries on May 23.

The APC pegged the total cost of forms for presidential aspirants at ₦100 million, comprising ₦30 million for expression of interest and ₦70 million for nomination. Governorship aspirants are to pay ₦50 million, while fees for other positions vary.

The party added that female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities will pay for the expression of interest form and 50 per cent of the nomination fee for their chosen positions.

The APC said the timetable aligns with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026, and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

It reaffirmed its commitment to conducting “credible and transparent primary elections” to strengthen internal democracy.

As of the time of filing this report, no APC member has formally declared interest in the presidential race. However, several party leaders and allies have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, although he has yet to officially declare his candidacy.