ADC slashes nomination fees, adjusts primary election timetable

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced the cost of nomination forms and released an updated timetable for its 2026 primary elections. National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi announced the changes, stating they followed consultations with party leaders, aspirants, and stakeholders. The sale and submission of nomination forms will occur from 6 to 13 May, with aspirant screening set for 14 May. Screening results will be published on 17 May. Appeals from the screening process will be heard on 18 and 19 May, and the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on 20 May. Primary elections for the State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate are scheduled for 21 May. Governorship primaries will take place on 22 May, followed by the presidential primary on 23 May. The National Executive Committee (NEC) will meet on 25 May, and the party's Special National Convention is set for 26 May. Nomination fees have been revised downward: presidential forms now cost N90 million, governorship N30 million, Senate N10 million, House of Representatives N5 million, and State Houses of Assembly N2 million. Previously, fees were N100 million, N50 million, N20 million, and N10 million respectively. The party maintains a 50 per cent discount for youth aspirants aged 18 to 35, and a 25 per cent discount for women and persons living with disabilities. The ADC said the adjustments are intended to promote internal democracy, improve access, and ensure a credible and inclusive process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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