APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Presidential Form at N100 Million

APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Presidential Form at N100 Million

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for party primaries and detailing the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for various elective offices.

In a statement issued on Monday night and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, the ruling party confirmed the full breakdown of fees for presidential, governorship, and legislative aspirants.

According to the schedule, the presidential expression of interest form is pegged at N30 million, while the nomination form costs N70 million, bringing the total to N100 million for aspirants seeking the party’s highest ticket.

For the governorship race, aspirants will pay N10 million for expression of interest and N40 million for the nomination form. Senate aspirants are required to pay N3 million and N17 million, while House of Representatives aspirants will pay N1 million and N9 million respectively.

At the state level, aspirants seeking seats in the State Houses of Assembly will pay N1 million for expression of interest and N5 million for nomination forms.

The APC also announced concessions for specific categories, stating that female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities will pay the full expression of interest fee but only 50 percent of the nomination fee, in a move aimed at promoting inclusion within the party’s internal electoral process.

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Primary election timetable released

The party also confirmed dates for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls. According to the timetable:

• Presidential primary: May 15–16
• House of Representatives primary: May 18
• Senate primary: May 20
• State House of Assembly primary: May 21
• Governorship primary: May 23

The schedule signals the formal start of internal political activities within the APC as aspirants begin mobilisation for party tickets ahead of the general elections.

Political implications

Analysts say the release of the timetable marks a major step in Nigeria’s 2027 election cycle, with the APC setting the pace for other political parties to follow.

The cost of nomination forms—particularly the N100 million presidential ticket—is already generating public debate, with concerns around affordability, political inclusion, and youth participation in governance.

With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to complete his first term by 2027, the timetable is likely to trigger increased political activity within the ruling party as aspirants begin consultations and alliances.

The APC stated that the structured timetable is designed to ensure a smooth, transparent, and orderly selection process in line with internal party regulations and national electoral expectations.

APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Presidential Form at N100 Million