By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced adjustments to its primary elections timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the adjustments were made “in response to aspirant requests and logistical considerations.”
The party announced the timetable adjustment in a notice released on Wednesday, May 13, jointly signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
The ADC said the revised schedule affected selected activities in the primary election process, while other previously announced dates remained unchanged.
According to the revised timetable, submission of nomination forms, earlier scheduled for May 13, 2026, has been shifted to May 14, 2026.
The screening of aspirants, initially fixed for May 14 and 15, 2026, will now be held from May 16 to 17, 2026.
The notice read, “Publication of screening results would take place on May 17, while appeals against screening decisions are scheduled for May 18 and 19.”
The party added that the final list of cleared candidates would be published on May 20, 2026.
“Under the post-primary election appeals timetable, legislative election appeals will be held on May 22, governorship election appeals on May 23, while presidential election appeals are scheduled for May 26,” the notice added.
The ADC also announced that the screening of presidential and governorship aspirants would be held in Abuja, while legislative aspirants would be screened in their respective state capitals.
The party further stated that nomination fees for women and persons with disabilities remained 25 percent of the standard nomination form cost.
The ADC advised aspirants who might have paid above the approved concessionary rate that refunds would be processed and communicated accordingly.
