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 N500,000, while those for local government chairman cost N40,000. It has begun
From Dele Anofi, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has priced its nomination forms for state chairman at N500,000, while those for local government chairman cost N40,000. It has begun selling 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 as the deadline for the submission of the forms, said all aspirants are to buy the forms at uniform rates, with no preferential treatment for women aspirants.
It urged interested and qualified members to obtain the forms to contest for elective positions at all levels.
A notice posted yesterday 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.
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“This is an opportunity to serve, contribute, and be part of building a stronger, people-centered political movement.
“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 by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, outlined the cost structure across the different tiers.
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At the ward level, the Expression of Interest Form is pegged at N2,000, while nomination fees are N10,000 for chairman, N5,000 for secretary, and N3,000 for other officers.
For local government positions, the forms for the chairman cost N40,000; the secretary N30,000; and other officers ₦10,000 each.
At the state level, the nomination forms are fixed at N500,000 for chairman, N300,000 for secretary, and ₦50,000 for other positions.
For the national convention, delegates are to pay N10,000 each, with every Local Government expected to produce one delegate.
ADC also outlined nomination requirements for aspirants across the tiers. Ward chairmanship aspirants are to secure 10 nominators, while other ward officers require five each.
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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 is also required to pay a non-refundable fee of N500.
“The sale and submission of the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms will close on Friday, March 27. No late submissions will be accepted.
“Screening is scheduled for March 30 and 31. All aspirants are advised to comply strictly with these guidelines and the published guidelines for the congresses,” Idigo stated.
