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ADC slashes nomination fees, releases revised 2026 primaries timetable

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections.

By Oyebade Oluwatobiloba

2 min read 5 views Updated Aug 25, 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party had earlier fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, through an official release on Tuesday in Abuja, showed the review followed extensive consultations with party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders across the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that under the revised structure, the presidential form now goes for N90 million, governorship, N30 million; Senate, N10 million; House of Representatives, N5 million; and State Assembly, N2 million. NAN also reports that the party retained its concession policy, offering a 50 per cent discount to youths aged 18 to 35 and 25 per cent to women and persons with disabilities.

Based on the timetable, nomination forms will be sold from May 1 to May 4, while completed form submission runs from May 6 to May 13. “Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 and May 15, with results published on May 17, while appeals hold from May 18 to May 19. “The final list of cleared aspirants will be published on May 20, ahead of State Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate primaries on May 21.

“Governorship primaries are fixed for May 22, while the presidential primary will hold on May 23, followed by NEC and convention meetings. “The National Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for May 25, while the Special National Convention will take place on May 26, 2026,” Abdullahi indicated.

He further indicated that the adjustments reflected broad consultations aimed at strengthening internal democracy, improving inclusiveness and ensuring broader access for aspirants. The spokesman urged all aspirants and stakeholders to comply strictly with the revised timetable and guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. (NAN)

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...

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  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections.
  • The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party had earlier fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, through an official release on Tuesday in Abuja, showed the review followed extensive consultations with party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders across the country.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that under the revised structure, the presidential form now goes for N90 million, governorship, N30 million; Senate, N10 million; House of Representatives, N5 million; and State Assembly, N2 million.
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