2027: APGA sets May 23 for primaries, pegs presidential ticket at N75m

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

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

The National Publicity Secretary said the schedule was approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

Opara said the approval was in line with the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 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 screening of aspirants would hold on May 11 for National Assembly, May 12 for State Houses of Assembly, and May 13 for governorship candidates.

The spokesman added that nomination forms would be available from May 14 to May 21, while primary elections would be conducted on May 23 across wards using the Option A4 voting system.

He said appeals arising from the primaries would be handled on May 28.

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

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

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

He said that aspirants must first purchase and submit expression of interest forms and successfully undergo screening before being eligible to obtain nomination forms.

Opara noted that the adoption of the Option A4 voting system was aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing electoral malpractice in 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.