Big Money Politics: ADC Fixes Primary Dates, Pegs Presidential Ticket At ₦100m

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.

According to the party, the schedule reflects its commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and adherence to electoral regulations.

The timetable shows that the collection of application forms began on April 1 and will close on May 4, 2026. The sale of nomination forms is set to run from May 5 to May 10, while submission of completed forms will take place between May 11 and May 13.

Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 to May 15, with the results to be announced on May 17. Appeals will be heard from May 18 to May 19, while the final list of cleared candidates will be published on May 20.

Primary elections will begin on May 21 with contests for State Houses of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and Senate positions. Governorship primaries are slated for May 22, while the presidential primary election will hold on May 25.

The process will conclude with a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26, followed by a Special National Convention on May 27 for final ratification of candidates.

The party also announced nomination fees for various positions. The presidential form is priced 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 introduced discounts, offering a 50 percent reduction for young aspirants and a 25 percent concession for women and persons with disabilities.

The party urged all members and aspirants to strictly comply with the outlined guidelines, noting that the timetable is part of its strategy to position itself as a credible platform ahead of the 2027 elections.