APGA unveils timetable for 2027 primary elections, fixes presidential form at N75m

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has unveiled the provisional timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara.

Opara said the schedule was approved by the party’s National Working Committee in line with the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

According to the timetable, the sale and submission of expression of interest forms will commence on April 20 and end on May 8.

He said the screening of aspirants would hold on May 11 for National Assembly hopefuls, May 12 for State Houses of Assembly aspirants, and May 13 for governorship candidates.

Nomination forms, he added, will be available from May 14 to May 21, while primary elections are scheduled for May 23 across wards using the Option A4 voting system.

Appeals arising from the primaries will be heard on May 28.

Opara further disclosed that the Expression of Interest forms were pegged at N25 million for the presidency, N6 million for Senate seats, N4 million for House of Representatives seats, N10 million for governorship, and N2 million for State Assembly positions.

He added that nomination forms would cost N50 million for the presidency, N15 million for the Senate, N12 million for the House of Representatives, N25 million for governorship, and N6 million for State Assembly seats.

According to him, the combined cost of the presidential expression of interest and nomination forms stands at N75 million.

He explained that aspirants must first purchase and submit expression of interest forms and successfully scale the screening process before becoming eligible to obtain nomination forms.

Opara said the adoption of the Option A4 voting system was aimed at improving transparency and reducing electoral malpractice during the party’s internal electoral process.

He described the release of the timetable as a major step in APGA’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.