By Peter Omopo
The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed that the dates earlier announced for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections remain unchanged.
In a statement issued late Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the clarification became necessary following what it described as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and other communication platforms.
According to the party, the House of Representatives primary election will hold on Friday, May 15, 2026, while the Senate primary is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026.
The APC also stated that the State House of Assembly primary election will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, followed by the governorship primary on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The party added that its presidential primary election remains fixed for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The APC noted that the timetable forms part of its previously released schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, which outlines timelines for screening exercises, appeals processes, nomination procedures and party primaries.
The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, also contains guidelines for the sale and submission of nomination and expression of interest forms for aspirants seeking elective offices under the party’s platform.
