The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its full timetable for the 2026 primary elections, detailing key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and voting across all elective positions.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party disclosed that the sale of nomination forms will run from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026.
Screening of aspirants will take place between May 14 and May 15, with results to be published on May 17. Appeals arising from the screening process will be heard between May 18 and May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
According to the timetable, primary elections will begin on May 21, 2026, with contests for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats holding simultaneously at the ward level. Governorship primaries are slated for May 22, while the presidential primary is scheduled for May 25.
The party also announced that a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on May 26, followed by a Special National Convention on May 27, where final ratifications of candidates will be made.
ADC further revealed a structured fee regime for nomination forms. The presidential form is pegged at ₦100 million, governorship at ₦50 million, Senate at ₦20 million, House of Representatives at ₦10 million, and State House of Assembly at ₦3 million.
With this pricing, the ADC becomes one of the parties aligning with the All Progressives Congress in setting high nomination fees for top positions.
To promote inclusiveness, 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 and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the timetable and guidelines.
The development comes amid ongoing internal challenges within the ADC, including a protracted leadership crisis. Although a recent Supreme Court ruling reinstated former Senate President David Mark’s faction, the party continues to grapple with divisions, factional disputes, and legal battles over its internal processes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
ADEOLA KUNLE
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