/ May 14, 2026
/ May 14, 2026

APC fixes May 23 for 2027 presidential primary, denies delay

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that its presidential primary for the 2027 general election will take place on May 23, 2026, contrary to reports circulating online that the exercise had been postponed.

 

The clarification came in a statement issued by Felix Morka, who described the reports on social media and other platforms as false and misleading.

 

According to the party’s revised timetable, the primaries for other elective offices will begin this week. The house of representatives primary is scheduled for May 15, followed by the senate primary on May 18. The state house of assembly primary is set for May 20, while the governorship primary will hold on May 21.

 

The party has already begun screening aspirants for the 2027 elections. Among governors screened were Abba Yusuf, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Nasir Idris, Caleb Mutfwang and Hyacinth Alia.

 

Others screened included Sheriff Oborevwori, Umar Bago, Dauda Lawal, Bassey Otu and Ahmed Aliyu.

 

The ruling party said the schedule remains unchanged, moving to quell uncertainty around its internal process as preparations intensify for the 2027 polls.

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