2027: ADC begins form sales, sets uniform rates
From Dele Anofi, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has priced its nomination forms for State chairman at ₦500,000, while those for Local Government chairman cost ₦40,000, as it commenced
From Dele Anofi, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has priced its nomination forms for State chairman at ₦500,000, while those for Local Government chairman cost ₦40,000, as it commenced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its ward, Local Government, and State congresses, as well as its national convention.
The party, which fixed March 27, 2026, as the deadline for submission, said all aspirants are to purchase the forms at uniform rates, with no preferential treatment for women aspirants, and urged interested and qualified members to obtain the forms to contest for elective positions at all levels.
The party, in a notice on Sunday publicised by its national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, reads, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) invites all interested and qualified party members to obtain Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the upcoming Ward, Local Government, State Congresses, and National Convention.
“This is an opportunity to serve, contribute, and be part of building a stronger, people-centered political movement.
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“Deadline for Submission: March 27, 2026
Screening: March 30–31, 2026
“Forms are available at the National Secretariat and respective State Secretariats.
“We encourage all aspirants to comply with the stated guidelines and timelines.”
Further details contained in a notice signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, outlined the cost structure across the different tiers.
At the ward level, the Expression of Interest Form is pegged at ₦2,000, while nomination fees are ₦10,000 for chairman, ₦5,000 for secretary and ₦3,000 for other officers.
For Local Government positions, forms for the chairman cost ₦40,000, the secretary N30,000, and other officers ₦10,000 each.
At the State level, nomination forms are fixed at ₦500,000 for chairman, ₦300,000 for secretary and ₦50,000 for other positions.
For the national convention, delegates are to pay ₦10,000 each, with every Local Government expected to produce one delegate.
The party also outlined nomination requirements for aspirants across the tiers. Ward chairman aspirants are to secure 10 nominators, while other ward officers require five each.
At the Local Government level, chairmanship aspirants must have 20 nominators drawn from across the area, while other officers need 10 each.
State chairmanship aspirants are required to secure 50 nominators spread across the state, with at least one from each local government, while other state officers must have 20 nominators.
Each nominator must also pay a non-refundable fee of ₦500.
“The sale and submission of the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will close on Friday, 27th March 2026. No late submissions will be accepted.
“Screening is scheduled for 30th to 31st March 2026. All aspirants are advised to comply strictly with these guidelines and the published guidelines for the congresses,” Idigo stated.
