The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released its timetable for the conduct of the party’s 2026 primary elections, pegging the presidential nomination form at N100 million.
According to a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday, the ADC said the timetable reflects its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and full compliance with electoral guidelines.
The sale of nomination forms, Abdullahi said will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026.
Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026.
Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, 2026, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 20, 2026.
Primary elections will commence on May 21, 2026, with elections for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats holding simultaneously at the ward level.
The Governorship primaries will take place on May 22, 2026, while the Presidential Primary is scheduled for May 25, 2026.
Abdullahi said this will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) on May 26, 2026, and the Special National Convention on May 27, 2026, where final ratifications will be made.
The ADC said in line with its commitment to inclusivity and broad participation, it has also approved a structured fee regime for nomination forms across all elective positions.
“The presidential nomination form is pegged at N100 million, governorship at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million, and State House of Assembly at N3 million,” the statement read.
“To encourage wider participation, we have introduced concessional rates, offering a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent discount for women and persons with disabilities.
“We call on all our members, stakeholders, and aspirants to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule and guidelines.”
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