The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports circulating online alleging that the party altered the timetable for its 2027 primary elections.

In a statement posted on its official platform, the ruling party insisted that the dates earlier announced for the primaries remain valid and unchanged.

APC Releases Confirmed Dates

According to the statement, the House of Representatives primary election is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The Senate primary election will follow on Monday, May 18, 2026, while the State House of Assembly primary is fixed for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The party also confirmed that the governorship primary election would take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

APC further stated that its presidential primary election remains scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.

“This clarification has become necessary following the circulation of false and misleading reports on social media and other communication platforms suggesting otherwise,” the statement read.

Governors Undergo Screening

The clarification comes days after the APC began screening incumbent governors and aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Among the governors screened by the party’s committee were Abba Yusuf, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Nasir Idris, Caleb Mutfwang and Hyacinth Alia.

Others screened include Sheriff Oborevwori, Umar Bago, Dauda Lawal, Bassey Otu and Ahmed Aliyu.

The party’s preparations for the primaries come amid increasing political activities and alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.