The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced the timetable for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, screening exercises, and primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party disclosed that the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on May 13, 2026, and end on May 18, 2026, for aspirants seeking to contest various elective positions on the platform of the party.
According to the timetable released by the party, screening and interviews for aspirants will hold from May 19 to May 21, 2026. The exercise, the party said, would determine eligibility for the purchase of Nomination Forms.
The NDC advised all aspirants to appear for the screening with their relevant credentials and supporting documents.
The party further revealed that the sale of Nomination Forms would commence immediately after the screening exercise from May 21 to May 23, while completed forms are expected to be submitted on or before May 25, 2026.
Appeals arising from the screening process will be handled on May 25 and 26, while primary elections for various elective offices are scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026.
According to the statement, the Presidential Primary Election will take place on May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
The party explained that aspirants for State Houses of Assembly would be screened in their respective states, while screening for National Assembly and presidential aspirants would be conducted at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Governorship primaries, it added, would be held at the local government level.
The NDC also announced that it would adopt the “open secret ballot” system during its primaries to ensure fairness, credibility, and internal democracy.
The party stated that aspirants would be required to sign undertakings in line with its guidelines and code of conduct.
Under the approved fees released by the party, aspirants for State Houses of Assembly are to pay N1 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N1.5 million for Nomination Forms.
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House of Representatives aspirants are expected to pay N2 million and N4 million respectively, while Senate aspirants will pay N3 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N5 million for Nomination Forms.
Governorship aspirants are to pay N10 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N20 million for Nomination Forms, while presidential aspirants will pay N20 million and N40 million respectively.
The party also disclosed that female aspirants and persons living with disabilities would enjoy discounts of 50 percent and 25 percent respectively across all categories.
The statement was jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.
The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and credible primary election process capable of producing competent candidates for the 2027 general elections.
