The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its 2027 presidential primary to 23 May, moving it from the previously announced date of 15 May. The change was confirmed by Deputy National Publicity Secretary Duro Meseko on Thursday in Abuja, following the party's 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting. Meseko stated the adjustment ensures compliance with the amended Constitution, the 2026 Electoral Act, and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines. He said the revised timetable has been formally sent to INEC.
Nomination forms for all elective positions are open to aspiring members nationwide. Sales will run from 25 April to 2 May, with completed forms due by 4 May. Aspirant screening will take place between 5 and 9 May, with presidential screening set for 9 May. Results for all categories will be released on 11 May. Primaries will proceed in stages, covering legislative, senatorial, governorship, and presidential elections on different dates.
The party will use either direct primaries or consensus arrangements, as allowed by the Electoral Act. If consensus fails or is rejected by any aspirant, direct primaries will be held. State chapters have the authority to choose the method for their local primaries. In Zamfara, ward congresses begin on 30 April, with state congresses and appeals to conclude by 3 May. Meseko confirmed the updated national membership register has been submitted to INEC, affirming the party's readiness for the 2027 primary process.
The APC shifted its presidential primary by eight days to align with legal requirements, yet offered no explanation for why these same laws were not accounted for earlier in the planning. The delay suggests internal disorganisation, which could affect how aspirants and party members in states like Zamfara coordinate their timelines. With nomination forms already set to close within days of the new primary date, candidates may have less time to campaign or respond to screening outcomes. This last-minute adjustment creates a tighter window for due process, potentially disadvantaging less-resourced aspirants.
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