The All Progressives Congress has confirmed that its presidential primary election for the 2027 polls will hold on May 23, 2026, dismissing reports suggesting the exercise has been postponed. In a statement by national publicity secretary Felix Morka, the party described social media claims about timetable changes as "false and misleading." According to the APC timetable, House of Representatives primaries will be held on May 15, Senate primaries on May 18, state assembly primaries on May 20, and governorship primaries on May 21.
Key Points:
- The party is racing against time with primaries spread across just eight days from May 15 to May 23.
- Dismissing postponement rumours suggests the APC wants to project stability and readiness.
- Screening of incumbent governors, including Kano, Gombe, and Plateau governors, has already commenced.
- Tight timelines may limit opposition within the party to challenge the process.
- The presidential primary on May 23 will likely produce President Tinubu as the consensus candidate.
Watch whether any challenger emerges for the presidential ticket and if the primaries proceed without major disruptions or court cases.
Sources: The Cable
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