The African Democratic Congress has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections alongside details for the sale of nomination forms, outlining a structured process designed to promote transparency, internal democracy, and adherence to electoral guidelines.
According to the party, the sale of nomination forms will begin on May 5 and end on May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13.
Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, with the results to be published on May 17.
Appeals arising from the screening process will be heard between May 18 and May 19, after which the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
The party further stated that its primaries will commence on May 21, beginning with elections for State Houses of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and Senate seats, all to be held at the ward level.
Governorship primaries will follow on May 22, while the presidential primary is slated for May 25.
This will be followed by a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27, where the final ratification of candidates will take place.
As part of its guidelines, the ADC approved nomination form fees across all elective positions, with the presidential form set 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.
To encourage wider participation, the party introduced concessions, offering a 50 per cent discount for youths and a 25 per cent discount for women and persons with disabilities.
The party urged all aspirants, members, and stakeholders to comply strictly with the timetable and electoral guidelines.
