The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening of aspirants, primaries, and its Special National Convention.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule underscores ADC’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict adherence to electoral guidelines.
According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while completed forms are to be submitted between May 11 and May 13, 2026.
Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 to May 15, with results to be published on May 17. Appeals will be heard on May 18 and May 19, and the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
Primary elections will begin on May 21, starting with State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate contests conducted simultaneously at the ward level. Governorship primaries will hold on May 22, followed by the presidential primary on May 25.
The process will culminate in a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27, where final ratifications will be made.
The party also announced its nomination fee structure: ₦100 million for the presidential ticket, ₦50 million for governorship, ₦20 million for the Senate, ₦10 million for the House of Representatives, and ₦3 million for State House of Assembly seats.
To encourage broader participation, ADC introduced concessions offering a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent discount for women and persons with disabilities.
The party urged all members, stakeholders, and aspirants to comply strictly with the timetable and guidelines.
