The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its detailed timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining dates for sale of forms, screening, primaries, and appeals.

The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, shows that the process will begin on April 20, 2026, with the notice of election to state chapters.

Key dates announced

According to the timetable, the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026.

Submission of completed forms is fixed for May 4, while screening of aspirants for all positions will take place between May 6 and May 8.

The publication of screening results is scheduled for May 11, with appeals set for May 12 and 13.

Primary elections schedule

The party fixed its presidential primary for May 15 and 16.

House of Representatives primaries will hold on May 18, followed by the Senate on May 20.

State House of Assembly primaries are slated for May 21, while governorship primaries will take place on May 23.

Appeals timetable

Appeals for the presidential primary will be held on May 18.

House of Representatives appeals are scheduled for May 20, Senate on May 21, State Assembly on May 23, and governorship on May 25.

Cost of forms

The APC also released the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms.

Presidential aspirants will pay ₦100 million, made up of ₦30 million for expression of interest and ₦70 million for nomination.

Governorship forms cost ₦50 million, Senate ₦20 million, House of Representatives ₦10 million, and State Assembly ₦6 million.

The party added that female, youth, and physically challenged aspirants will pay for expression of interest forms and 50 percent of nomination fees.

What it means

The release of the timetable signals the formal start of APC’s internal process ahead of the 2027 elections, with political activities expected to intensify in the coming weeks.