ADC announces updated 2026 primary election schedule, revises nomination fees

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a refreshed schedule of activities for its 2026 primary elections, along with updated costs for nomination forms. This move comes after extensive consultations with party leaders, aspirants, and stakeholders from across the country.

According to a statement from the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the revisions reflect ADC’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, inclusive, and well-organized primary process for all interested candidates.

According to the statement it reads “Under the updated timetable, the sale of nomination forms will take place from May 1 to May 4, 2026, while the purchase and submission of completed forms will run from May 6 to May 13, 2026, with May 13 set as the final deadline for submission.

“Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 and May 15, 2026, with the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026. Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, 2026, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be published on May 20, 2026.

“Primary elections for State Houses of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate will be held on May 21, 2026, followed by governorship primaries on May 22, 2026.

“The presidential primary election is scheduled for May 23, 2026. This will be followed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on May 25, 2026, and the Special National Convention on May 26, 2026.

“Additionally, following the review, the cost of nomination forms has been set at N90,000,000 for the presidential ticket, N30,000,000 for governorship, N10,000,000 for Senate, N5,000,000 for the House of Representatives, and N2,000,000 for State Houses of Assembly.

“The party retains its concessionary framework, providing a 50 percent discount for youth aspirants between the ages of 18 and 35, and a 25 percent discount for women and persons living with disabilities.