The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a revised timeline for its 2026 primary elections, alongside adjusted costs for nomination forms, following comprehensive discussions with party members, candidates, and key stakeholders.
National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi released the details in an official statement. According to the new plan, the sale of nomination forms is scheduled from May 1 to May 4, 2026, while completed forms must be purchased and submitted between May 6 and May 13, 2026, with the latter date as the absolute deadline.
Candidate screening will occur on May 14 and May 15, 2026, with results published on May 17, 2026. Appeals will be addressed from May 18 to May 19, 2026, and the final list of qualified aspirants will be released on May 20, 2026.
Primaries for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate positions are set for May 21, 2026, followed by governorship primaries on May 22, 2026. The presidential primary is slated for May 23, 2026, leading to a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on May 25, 2026, and a Special National Convention on May 26, 2026.
The revised fees are as follows: presidential ticket – N90 million, governorship – N30 million, Senate – N10 million, House of Representatives – N5 million, and State Houses of Assembly – N2 million. The party will continue its concessionary policy, offering a 50% discount for youth aspirants aged 18 to 35, and a 25% discount for women and individuals with disabilities.
These changes result from broad consultations designed to enhance internal democracy, broaden access, and maintain the ADC as a credible and inclusive platform. All aspirants and stakeholders are urged to follow the updated schedule and comply with the published guidelines.
The ADC remains dedicated to organizing effectively and fielding credible candidates for the 2027 general elections.