The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its presidential primary election from May 15-16 to May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries will now hold on May 21, 2026. The party announced a revised timetable following its National Working Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Screening of aspirants will begin on May 6, while the sale of nomination forms will commence on April 25. The party adopted direct primary and consensus as modes for selecting candidates.
Key Points:
- House of Representatives primaries will hold May 15.
- Senate primaries are scheduled for May 18.
- State Assembly primaries will take place on May 20.
- Nomination forms are available to all aspirants, not restricted.
- The party confirmed both direct and consensus primary modes.
Sources: Punch Newspaper, Daily Trust
