The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its 2027 presidential primary to Saturday, May 23, moving it from the previously set date of May 15. The adjustment was confirmed by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, in Abuja on Thursday, following the party's 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting. Meseko stated the changes align with the amended party constitution, the 2026 Electoral Act, and guidelines from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said the revised timetable has been formally communicated to INEC.
Nomination forms for all elective positions are open to APC members nationwide. Sales will run from April 25 to May 2, with completed forms due by May 4. Aspirant screening will occur between May 6 and May 9, with presidential screening set for May 9. Results for all categories will be published on May 11. Primaries will proceed in a staggered format, covering legislative, senatorial, governorship, and presidential elections on different dates.
The party will adopt either direct primaries or consensus arrangements, depending on circumstances. Where consensus fails or is rejected by any aspirant, direct primaries will be held. State chapters have the authority to determine their preferred method. In Zamfara, ward congresses are scheduled for April 30, with state-level congresses and appeals to conclude by May 3. Meseko confirmed the updated national membership register has been sent to INEC. The APC says it is fully prepared for the 2027 primary elections.
The APC shifts its presidential primary by eight days to comply with legal requirements, yet offers no explanation for why these same laws were not factored in earlier. The delay suggests poor initial planning despite the party claiming full readiness for 2027. Aspirants must now adjust campaign timelines around a calendar the APC itself could not finalise on time. This re-scheduling adds uncertainty for candidates who have already begun preparations based on the old date.
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