The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced adjustments to its primary elections timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing requests from aspirants and logistical considerations.
According to a notice released by the party on Wednesday, the ADC said the revised schedule affected selected activities in the primary election process, while other previously announced dates remained unchanged.
The notice, jointly signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the adjustments were made “in response to aspirant requests and logistical considerations.”
According to the revised timetable, submission of nomination forms, earlier scheduled for May 13, 2026, has been extended to May 14, 2026.
The screening of aspirants, earlier fixed for May 14 and 15, 2026, will now be held from May 16 to 17, 2026.
The notice read, “Publication of screening results would take place on May 17, while appeals against screening decisions are scheduled for May 18 and 19.”
The party added that the final list of cleared candidates would be published on May 20, 2026.
The notice added, “Under the post-primary election appeals timetable, legislative election appeals will be held on May 22 and governorship election appeals on May 23, while presidential election appeals are scheduled for May 26.”
The party also announced screening venues for aspirants, stating that presidential and governorship aspirants would be screened in Abuja, while legislative aspirants would be screened in their respective state capitals.
The ADC also clarified nomination fees for women and persons with disabilities.
It stated, “Applicable concession: 25% of the standard nomination form cost.”
The party urged aspirants who might have paid above the approved concessionary rate that refunds would be processed and communicated accordingly.
