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.
In 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 was by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
The party 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 13 May 2026, has been shifted to 14 May 2026.
The screening of aspirants, initially fixed for 14 and 15 May 2026, will now be held from 16 to 17 May 2026.
The notice read, ‘Publication of screening results would take place on 17 May, while appeals against screening decisions are scheduled for 18 and 19 May’.
The party added that the final list of cleared candidates would be published on 20 May 2026.
The notice added, ‘Under the post-primary election appeals timetable, legislative election appeals will be held on 22 May governorship election appeals on 23 May, while presidential election appeals are scheduled for 26 May 26’.
The ADC 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 party further clarified nomination fees for women and persons with disabilities.
It stated, ‘Applicable concession: 25% of the standard nomination form cost’.
The ADC advised aspirants who might have paid above the approved concessionary rate that refunds would be processed and communicated accordingly.
