ADC fixes ₦100m for Presidential form, releases timetable for Primaries

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pegged its presidential nomination form at ₦100 million as it unveiled the timetable for its 2026 primary elections, setting the stage for what could be one of the most financially demanding entry points into Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the next general elections.

The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the fee structure forms part of a broader framework designed to ensure orderliness, internal democracy and compliance with electoral guidelines.

According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will run from May 5 to May 10, while submission is slated for May 11 to May 13. Screening of aspirants will follow on May 14 and May 15, with results expected on May 17.

Appeals arising from the screening process will be handled between May 18 and May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.

The party said its primary elections will begin on May 21 with contests for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate seats, while governorship primaries are fixed for May 22.

The presidential primary is scheduled for May 25, to be followed by a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27 for final ratifications.

Beyond the presidential form pegged at ₦100 million, the ADC also fixed nomination fees at ₦50 million for governorship, ₦20 million for Senate, ₦10 million for House of Representatives and ₦3 million for State House of Assembly seats.

In a move aimed at widening participation, the party announced concessions, offering a 50 per cent discount for youths and 25 per cent for women and persons with disabilities.

ADC urged members and stakeholders to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule, signalling its readiness to commence the process that will produce its candidates for the next electoral cycle.