ADC Releases Timetable for 2026 Primary Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and compliance with electoral guidelines.

According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will commence from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is slated for May 11 to May 13.

The statement noted that screening of aspirants will take place between May 14 and May 15, with the publication of screening results scheduled for May 17.

Appeals arising from the screening exercise will be heard from May 18 to May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.

The party said primary elections will begin on May 21, with contests for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats to be conducted simultaneously at the ward level.

Governorship primaries are scheduled for May 22, while the presidential primary will hold on May 25.

This will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27, where final ratifications are expected.

The ADC also announced a structured fee regime for nomination forms across elective positions. The presidential form is priced 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 promote inclusivity, the party introduced concessional rates, offering a 50 per cent discount for youths and a 25 per cent discount for women and persons with disabilities.

The party urged members, stakeholders, and aspirants to strictly adhere to the outlined timetable and guidelines.