The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections will pay a total of ₦60 million for the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
According to the party’s timetable and schedule of fees released on Tuesday, presidential aspirants are expected to pay ₦20 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦40 million for the Nomination Form.
The document was jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Zwughele, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Enenweizu.
The NDC also unveiled a detailed timetable covering the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, appeals, and primary elections for all elective positions.
Under the schedule, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will commence on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and close on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Screening and interviews for aspirants are slated for May 19 to May 21, 2026, after which eligible aspirants will proceed to purchase Nomination Forms.
“The party advises all aspirants to attend the screening exercise with all relevant credentials and supporting documents,” the statement read.
The sale of Nomination Forms will run from May 21 to May 23, while completed forms must be submitted on or before May 25, 2026.
Appeals arising from the screening process will be heard on May 25 and 26, while primary elections for various elective offices are scheduled for May 27 and 28. The presidential primary election is expected to hold on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
Under the approved fee structure, aspirants for State Houses of Assembly will pay ₦2.5 million, comprising ₦1 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦1.5 million for the Nomination Form.
House of Representatives aspirants are to pay ₦6 million, while Senate aspirants will pay ₦8 million. Governorship aspirants will pay ₦30 million, including ₦10 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦20 million for the Nomination Form.
The NDC said its fees remain among the lowest charged by major political parties in the country.
The party also announced concessions for special categories of aspirants. Female aspirants will pay 50 per cent of the prescribed fees, while persons living with disabilities will pay 25 per cent across all categories.
In addition, all aspirants are expected to sign an undertaking in line with the party’s guidelines and code of conduct.
According to the party, aspirants for State House of Assembly seats will be screened in their respective states, while screening for National Assembly and presidential aspirants will take place at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Governorship primaries, meanwhile, will be conducted at the local government level.
To strengthen credibility and internal democracy, the NDC said it would adopt the open secret ballot system for all its primary elections.
Founded under the guidance of Seriake Dickson, the NDC has recently emerged as a platform attracting high-profile politicians ahead of the 2027 elections.
Among those linked to the movement are former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The party held its inaugural national convention on May 9, 2026, at the Los Angeles Event Centre, where it officially zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.
