The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set May 16, 2027, for its presidential primary election, with the governorship primaries scheduled for May 23, 2027. The national leadership of the party approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, detailing key dates for internal party processes. Nomination forms for various positions will be available at specified fees: N6 million for presidential aspirants, N50 million for governorship candidates, N20 million for Senate hopefuls, N10 million for House of Representatives, and N6 million for House of Assembly. The release of the timetable follows internal party consultations and approvals by the APC's national working committee. All aspirants must comply with the party's requirements and timelines for submission of forms and screening. The primaries will precede the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) official election calendar for the 2027 general elections.
The APC sets a N100 million de facto entry fee for presidential ambition while many party members struggle to meet basic needs. A price tag that high doesn't filter out unqualified candidates—it filters out all but the wealthy. This is not a level playing field but a barrier built with money, not merit. Ordinary APC members have no realistic path to the top.
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