All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its presidential and governorship primaries for the 2027 general elections. The party's deputy national publicity secretary, Duro Meseko, confirmed the new date for the presidential primary, now set for May 23, 2026, moving it from the previously announced May 15 and 16. The governorship primaries will also be adjusted, though the exact date was not disclosed in the statement. The changes are part of a broader revision of the party's election timetable. Meseko said the new schedule allows more time for internal processes and nationwide consultations. The APC leadership approved the shift following deliberations at a national working committee meeting. No further details were provided on the revised calendar for other primaries or delegate selection. The party said official communication on the full timetable will be released in due course. The 2027 general elections are scheduled to hold next year, with national and state-level contests. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to release its final election timetable. The APC's move comes ahead of expected actions by other political parties on their internal election plans.
The APC is extending its primary timeline while saying it wants inclusive consultations, yet it has not made the full revised calendar public. Nigerians named in the party's structure, like Duro Meseko, are left explaining changes without full information. This creates uncertainty for aspirants and delegates who must prepare without clarity on key dates. The delay in releasing complete details risks disadvantaging those without insider access.
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