The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the adjustment also affects the screening schedule for aspirants.
According to the party, “the sale of forms has been extended to midnight on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, while the submission of completed forms will now close at midnight on Thursday, May 7, 2026.”
It added that, “The screening of aspirants will take place from Friday, May 8, to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with the publication of screened aspirants scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.”
The ruling party had earlier fixed the cost of its nomination forms, with the presidential form priced at N100 million and governorship form at N50 million.
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Forms for state House of Assembly aspirants cost N6 million, while those seeking seats in the House of Representatives are to pay N10 million, and Senate aspirants N20 million.
The APC had commenced the sale of the forms last week for aspirants interested in contesting various elective positions.
Under its initial timetable, the sale of forms was expected to begin on April 25 and end on May 2, 2026, but the process started a few days later than scheduled, prompting the extension.