The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the cost of its nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections, fixing the presidential form at N60 million and the governorship form at N30 million.
The party also confirmed that its presidential primary election will take place on May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
Details of the timetable and fees were contained in a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.
According to the schedule, the sale of Expression of Interest forms for all elective positions will begin on Wednesday, May 13, and end on May 18.
Aspirants are expected to undergo screening and interviews between May 19 and May 21 before becoming eligible to purchase nomination forms.
The nomination forms will then be available from May 21 to May 23, while completed forms must be submitted on or before May 25.
The party said appeals from the screening process would be handled on May 25 and 26, while primary elections for various positions are scheduled for May 27 and 28.
Under the approved fee structure, presidential aspirants will pay N20 million for the Expression of Interest form and N40 million for the Nomination form, bringing the total to N60 million.
Governorship aspirants are expected to pay N10 million for the Expression of Interest form and N20 million for the Nomination form.
For the National Assembly, senatorial aspirants will pay a total of N8 million, while House of Representatives aspirants are to pay N6 million.
State House of Assembly aspirants will pay N2.5 million in total.
The NDC said aspirants for state assembly positions would be screened in their respective states, while screenings for National Assembly and presidential hopefuls would be conducted at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
The party also disclosed that governorship primaries would be conducted at the local government level and that all aspirants would be required to sign undertakings in line with the party’s code of conduct and electoral guidelines.
In a move aimed at encouraging inclusion, the NDC announced a 50 per cent reduction in fees for female aspirants, while persons living with disabilities will enjoy a 75 per cent waiver across all categories.
The party further stated that it would adopt the “open secret ballot” system during its primaries, saying the method would improve transparency and credibility in the delegate voting process.
According to the NDC, its nomination fees remain lower than those charged by some of the country’s major political parties, adding that the process would be transparent, democratic, and inclusive as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
