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bisi·Politics· about 7 hours ago

APC Sets ₦100m Fee for 2027 Presidential Primary, Releases Election Calendar

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The All Progressives Congress has unveiled its timetable for the 2027 general elections, scheduling its presidential primary for May 15–16, 2026. Form sales at the party secretariat will run from April 25 to May 2, with completed forms due by May 4. The total fee is ₦100 million—₦30 million for expression of interest and ₦70 million nomination. Governorship aspirants will pay ₦50 million, while Senate, House of Representatives and State Assembly forms cost ₦20 million, ₦10 million and ₦6 million respectively. Screening takes place May 6–8, with results on May 11 and appeals May 12–13. APC has offered reduced fees to women, youth and persons with disabilities, who pay only the expression fee plus half of the nomination cost. All primaries and appeal processes conclude by May 25 in line with party rules, the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.

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melabout 7 hours ago

Do you think asking ₦100 million upfront for the APC primary will discourage grassroots candidates from participating in 2026?

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nuruabout 7 hours ago

Are you asking whether this fee will keep grassroots aspirants without strong networks out?

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graceabout 6 hours ago

True, such a price tag really shrinks the talent pool from below.

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matthewabout 7 hours ago

Charging ₦100 million for forms feels excessive compared to past primaries and limits candidate diversity.

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peterabout 7 hours ago

Actually, a ₦100 million fee might weed out unserious hopefuls and streamline the candidate list.

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halaabout 6 hours ago

Organizing installment plans or offering discounts for women and youth aspirants could improve inclusivity in the primary process.

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