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2027: APC revises election timetable, releases payment accounts

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The All Progressives Congress (APC), has finally published the account details for aspirants seeking its ticket to contest the 2027 general election to pay for their expression of interest and nomination forms.

This is contained in the party’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections published Monday.

The notice, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House, Abuja, was signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and separately confirmed by the spokesman of the party, Felix Morka.

APC stated: “In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby releases its revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Elections.”

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According to the schedule, the sale of forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while submission of completed forms closes on May 4, 2026.

Screening of aspirants is fixed for May 6 to May 9, 2026, covering State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship and presidential aspirants in phases.

The party added: “Screening appeals: State House of Assembly and House of Representatives — Tuesday, 12th to Wednesday, 13th May, 2026.”

Primary elections will commence on May 15, 2026, beginning with the House of Representatives, followed by the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries, ending on May 23, 2026.

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The APC also released the cost of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.

It stated: “House of Assembly — N1,000,000 (Expression of Interest) and N5,000,000 (Nomination). House of Representatives — N1,000,000 and N9,000,000. Senate — N3,000,000 and N17,000,000. Governorship — N10,000,000 and N40,000,000. Presidential — N30,000,000 and N70,000,000.

“Female aspirants, youth and physically challenged aspirants are to pay for the Expression of Interest and 50 per cent of the prescribed Nomination fees for each position.”

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The APC directed that all payments be made into designated party accounts, stating,” All payments should be made in full directly into the designated bank account of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as follows: Union Bank Plc — 0239691733; UBA Plc — 1025098328; Zenith Bank Plc — 1014008105.”

 

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