The African Democratic Congress has fired the starting gun for 2027, releasing its primary election timetable and pegging its presidential nomination form at N100 million.
The party said the schedule, made public Sunday by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, shows its “commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and full compliance with electoral guidelines.”
Key dates
The process is already rolling:
– Application forms: April 1 – May 4, 2026
– Sale of nomination forms: May 5 – 10, 2026
– Submission: May 11 – 13, 2026
– Screening: May 14 – 15, 2026
– Screening results: May 17, 2026
– Appeals: May 18 – 19, 2026
– Final list of cleared aspirants: May 20, 2026
Primaries week
– May 21, 2026: State Houses of Assembly, House of Reps, and Senate primaries at ward level
– May 22, 2026: Governorship primaries
– May 25, 2026: Presidential primary
– May 26, 2026: NEC meeting
– May 27, 2026: Special National Convention for final ratifications
Cost of running
ADC set its nomination fees high:
– President: N100 million
– Governor: N50 million
– Senate: N20 million
– House of Reps: N10 million
– State Assembly: N3 million
But it’s offering discounts to boost inclusion: 50% off for youths, 25% off for women and persons with disabilities.
Abdullahi urged members and aspirants to “adhere strictly to the outlined schedule and guidelines” as ADC positions itself as “the primary platform for Nigerians seeking competent, accountable, and people-focused leadership in 2027.”
With primaries set for May 2026, the ADC is one of the first parties to lock in dates. The N100m presidential fee puts it in the same bracket as Nigeria’s major parties, signaling serious intent to compete at the top.
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