The All Progressives Grand Alliance has cleared 155 aspirants to participate in its forthcoming primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party approved 48 aspirants to contest for Senate and House of Representatives tickets, while 107 others were cleared for the Anambra State House of Assembly primary.
This was disclosed in a notice issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, following the completion of APGA’s screening exercise.
According to the notice, eight aspirants were cleared for Senate seats, while 40 secured approval to contest for House of Representatives tickets.
The statement read, “The All Progressives Grand Alliance hereby publishes the list of successfully screened aspirants for the 2026 Primary Elections in Anambra State.”
The party directed successful aspirants to collect their nomination forms at its regional office in Awka beginning Monday, May 18, 2026.
“All successful aspirants whose names appear on the list are directed to proceed to the Party’s Regional Office in Awka on Monday, May 18, 2026, to collect their nomination forms,” the statement said.
APGA also announced that the sale of nomination forms would end on Wednesday, May 20, urging aspirants to complete the process within the stipulated period.
“Please note that the sale of nomination forms shall close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Aspirants are advised to complete the process within the stipulated timeframe,” Opara added.
The party’s National Working Committee congratulated the cleared aspirants and wished them success in the primaries.
“The National Working Committee congratulates all successful aspirants on this milestone. We wish you the very best as you proceed to the Primary Elections,” the notice stated.
The Senate and House of Representatives primaries are scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Among those cleared are former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, who is seeking the party’s ticket for Anambra North Senatorial District, and former gubernatorial aide, Primus Odili, who is also contesting for the same seat.
