NDC Releases Timetable for Sale of Forms, Primaries Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party said the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and end on Monday, May 18, 2026.

According to the timetable released by the party, screening and interview of aspirants will hold between Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, to determine eligibility for the purchase of Nomination Forms.

The party advised aspirants to appear for the screening exercise with all relevant credentials and supporting documents.

The sale of Nomination Forms is scheduled to take place from Thursday, May 21, to Saturday, May 23, 2026, while completed forms are expected to be submitted on or before Monday, May 25, 2026.

The NDC also stated that appeals arising from the screening exercise will be entertained on May 25 and 26, while primary elections for various elective offices are fixed for May 27 and 28, 2026.

According to the timetable, the Presidential Primary Election will hold on May 29, 2026, in Abuja.

The party explained that aspirants for State Houses of Assembly would be screened in their respective states, while aspirants for National Assembly and presidential positions would be screened at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
It added that governorship primaries would be conducted at the local government level.

The party further disclosed that all aspirants would be required to sign an undertaking in line with the party’s guidelines and code of conduct.

The NDC assured members and aspirants of a transparent, inclusive, and democratic process, adding that it would adopt the “open secret ballot” system for its primaries to ensure credibility and fairness.

The party noted that its nomination fees remain among the lowest compared to those of other major political parties in the country.

According to the breakdown released by the party, aspirants for State House of Assembly will pay N1 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N1.5 million for the Nomination Form, while House of Representatives aspirants will pay N2 million and N4 million respectively.

Senate aspirants are to pay N3 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N5 million for the Nomination Form, while governorship aspirants will pay N10 million and N20 million respectively.

Presidential aspirants are expected to pay N20 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N40 million for the Nomination Form.

The party also announced discounts for female aspirants and persons living with disabilities, who are to pay 50 per cent and 25 per cent of the fees respectively across all categories.

The statement was jointly signed by the National Chairman of the party, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and the party Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.