APC Reveals Detailed Roadmap To 2027 Elections — Congresses And Convention Dates Released

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the election of party officials from the ward level up to the national level starting next Monday, as part of its early preparations for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The exercise, which will cover ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, will conclude with a national convention at the end of March. This follows the completion of the party’s nationwide digital membership e-registration, which ends tomorrow, January 30, 2026.

The e-registration, launched in December 2025 and overseen by the National Working Committee, incorporates National Identity Number (NIN) verification and digital data capture to enhance membership records, demographic analysis, and grassroots mobilization.

The start of the congresses was confirmed on Wednesday night in Abuja during a meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum, following a briefing by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and members of the National Working Committee. Both the governors and party leaders agreed to strictly follow the timetable ratified by the National Executive Committee (NEC) in December.

The meeting emphasized that the process must be transparent, inclusive, and anchored on internal democracy to maintain party cohesion.

Governors in Attendance
Present at the meeting were Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Mohammed Idris (Kebbi), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Umar Bago (Niger), among others.

Commitment to Democratic Practices
In a communiqué, the Progressive Governors Forum reaffirmed its commitment to deepening internal democracy, strengthening party structures, and advancing reforms that ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness within the APC.

The governors welcomed the briefing on the ongoing e-registration, noting increased youth participation and the integration of NIN verification, which supports data-driven planning and strengthens grassroots engagement.

Timetable and Financial Oversight Endorsed
The forum reviewed and approved the full timetable and framework for the congresses and national convention, stressing transparent and coordinated financial management to ensure fairness and accountability across all states, including those not governed by the APC.

The communiqué also underscored the importance of party unity, responsible leadership communication, and collective discipline to maintain public confidence in the APC’s democratic processes. Strategic engagements and state visits to reinforce grassroots structures will begin in Taraba State and extend to other states nationwide.

Congress Timetable
The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, released the 2025/2026 timetable on his verified account, citing Articles 11 and 17 of the APC Constitution.

• Ward and Local Government Congresses: Notices will be issued starting February 2. Form purchase and submission will run from February 4–9. Screening committees will be inaugurated on February 10, with aspirant screening from February 11–13. Ward congresses are scheduled for February 18, with appeals on February 19. Local government congresses will follow on February 20, including the election of three delegates (one female) to the national convention, with appeals on February 21.

• State Congresses: Form purchase runs from February 23–27. Screening and appeals occur in late February and early March. State congresses are set for March 7, with appeals from March 9–11.

• Zonal Congresses: Form submission for zonal congresses and the national convention is March 12–17. Zonal congresses will be inaugurated on March 18, with aspirant screening on March 19–20. Zonal congresses will hold on March 21 in the following centres: Ibadan (South-West), Enugu (South-East), Rivers/Cross River (South-South), Kaduna (North-West), Gombe/Bauchi (North-East), and Nasarawa (North-Central). Appeals will be heard on March 23.

• National Convention: The APC National Convention will take place from March 25–28, marking the conclusion of the party’s internal election process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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