The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for internal party processes as well as the cost of nomination forms for aspirants seeking elective positions.

The announcement was made in a press statement issued in Abuja and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement, the schedule was approved and signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, as part of preparations for the election cycle.

According to the schedule, the sales of forms will begin by Saturday, 25th April and is expected to close Saturday, 2nd May, after which completed forms must be submitted on or before Monday, 4th May. Screening of aspirants for various offices including State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship, and the presidency will follow shortly after submission deadlines.

The party has fixed separate dates for the publication of screening results and the hearing of appeals from dissatisfied aspirants. Primary elections are scheduled to hold in phases, beginning with the presidential primary, followed by National Assembly and state-level contests, and concluding with governorship primaries.

A key highlight of the timetable is the cost attached to securing the party’s nomination forms, which has drawn attention from political observers and stakeholders. According to the breakdown released, presidential aspirants are required to pay a total of ₦100 million, comprising ₦30 million for expression of interest and ₦70 million for nomination.

Governorship aspirants will pay ₦50 million in total, made up of ₦10 million for expression of interest and ₦40 million for nomination. Senate aspirants are to pay ₦20 million, including ₦3 million for expression of interest and ₦17 million for nomination. House of Representatives forms cost ₦10 million in total, while State House of Assembly aspirants will pay ₦6 million.

The party also indicated concessions for certain categories of aspirants, stating that women, youths, and persons living with disabilities are only required to pay for expression of interest forms and 50 percent of the nomination fees.

While the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, stated that the timetable reflects its commitment to internal democracy and compliance with electoral guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reactions to the announcement have been mixed.

Concerns have been raised by some Nigerians over the high cost of nomination forms, particularly for top-tier positions such as the presidency and governorship. Critics argue that the fees could limit participation to only wealthy individuals, potentially undermining inclusivity and broader democratic representation within the party.

Others have also pointed to the tight schedule between key stages such as screening, appeals, and primaries as a potential challenge, warning that disputes arising from the process may not be sufficiently resolved within the allotted time.

The APC timetable comes as political parties across Nigeria begin early preparations for the 2027 general elections, with expectations that the Independent National Electoral Commission will, in due course, release the official national election schedule.
As preparations intensify, attention is likely to remain on how parties manage their internal processes, particularly in balancing transparency, inclusiveness, and compliance with electoral laws.