The African Democratic Congress has announced an adjustment to its timetable for nomination forms, candidate screening, and primary election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The changes were disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, who explained that the revisions were made following requests from aspirants and logistical considerations.
According to the statement, “Adjustments have been made to the primary elections timetable in response to aspirant requests and logistical considerations. Affected items are indicated accordingly. All other previously published dates remain unchanged.”
Under the revised schedule, the submission of nomination forms earlier fixed for 13 May 2026 has now been moved to 14 May 2026.
Screening of aspirants, previously slated for 14–15 May 2026, will now hold between 16 and 17 May 2026.
The party added that the publication of screening results is scheduled for 17 May 2026, while appeals against screening outcomes will take place from 18 to 19 May 2026.
Publication of cleared candidates is expected on 20 May 2026.
The ADC further outlined that post-primary election appeals will follow a staggered process, with legislative appeals scheduled for 22 May 2026, governorship appeals for 23 May 2026, and presidential appeals for 26 May 2026.
According to the updated timetable, screening for presidential and governorship aspirants will be conducted in Abuja, while legislative aspirants will be screened within their respective states.
The party also reaffirmed its 25 percent concession policy for women and persons with disabilities, noting that qualified candidates who had paid above the required threshold would receive refunds.
The statement further read, “Aspirants who may have submitted amounts in excess of this rate are advised that refunds will be processed and communicated in due course.”
The development marks a minor but significant adjustment in the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, as political parties across Nigeria continue to fine-tune their internal electoral processes.
