By Dennis Okechukwu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, detailing key activities leading up to its special national convention.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule underscores the ADC’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and adherence to electoral guidelines.
According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13.
The screening of aspirants will hold between May 14 and May 15, with results to be released on May 17. Appeals are slated for May 18 and May 19, while the final list of cleared candidates will be published on May 20.
Primary elections for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate positions will be conducted on May 21 at the ward level. Governorship primaries are fixed for May 22, while the presidential primary will take place on May 25.
The process will be followed by a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27 for final ratifications.
The party also announced nomination fees for aspirants, pegging the presidential form at ₦100 million, governorship at ₦50 million, Senate at ₦20 million, House of Representatives at ₦10 million, and State House of Assembly at ₦3 million.
To encourage broader participation, the ADC approved a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent reduction for women and persons with disabilities.
The party urged members, aspirants, and stakeholders to comply strictly with the timetable and guidelines.