APC extends sale, submission deadlines for 2027 nomination forms

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the sale of the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, announced the extension while briefing journalists at the party’s national secretariat on Thursday in Abuja.

According to Meseko, the decision was reached during the NWC meeting of the ruling party.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sale of forms was initially scheduled to end on Saturday, May 2, while the deadline for the submission of completed forms and accompanying documents was Monday, May 4, 2026.

Meseko said the extension became necessary due to the May 1 Workers’ Day public holiday and the high level of interest shown by aspirants.

“The party has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale of aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the submission of completed forms for the 2027 General Elections,” he said.

He explained that the sale of forms will now close at midnight on Monday, May 4, while the submission of completed forms and accompanying documents has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (NAN).