The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rescheduled its presidential and governorship screenings for Monday, May 18, 2026, as political parties continue internal preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The party announced this in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the drill, which was originally slated for this weekend, was rescheduled without further reason.
“The African Democratic Congress wishes to inform all presidential and governorship aspirants that the party’s screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026,” the statement read.
The party also announced changes to the vetting process for some federal legislator candidates from insecure areas in northern Nigeria.
“Furthermore, due to the security situation affecting some parts of Northern Nigeria, the screening of affected federal lawmakers’ aspirants will now take place in Abuja,” the statement added.
According to the ADC, affected applicants will be informed immediately and given new schedules and other information.
“We regret any inconvenience this adjustment may cause and appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all aspirants and stakeholders,” the statement added.
The development comes as political parties ramp up internal processes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with screening exercises anticipated to evaluate candidates’ eligibility for various elective positions.
The ADC, one of the opposition parties attempting to strengthen its national presence ahead of the elections, has recently increased consultations and mobilization around the country in response to significant political realignments.
