ADC cuts nomination fees, adjusts primary timetable amid defections
Amid a wave of defections involving some federal lawmakers, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its nomination fees and released an updated timetable for its 2026 primary elections. In
Amid a wave of defections involving some federal lawmakers, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its nomination fees and released an updated timetable for its 2026 primary elections.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party fixed the presidential nomination form at ₦90 million, down from ₦100 million. Governorship forms were pegged at ₦30 million, Senate at ₦10 million, House of Representatives at ₦5 million, and State Houses of Assembly at ₦2 million.
The revisions come against the backdrop of internal pressures within the party, with the adjusted fees seen as part of efforts to stabilise participation and broaden access ahead of the primaries.
The ADC also retained its concessionary framework, granting a 50 per cent discount to youth aspirants aged 18 to 35, alongside a 25 per cent reduction for women and persons living with disabilities.
“These adjustments reflect the outcome of broad-based consultations aimed at strengthening internal democracy, improving access, and ensuring that the ADC continues to provide a credible and inclusive platform for political participation,” Abdullahi said.
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Under the updated timetable, sale of nomination forms will take place from May 1 to May 4, 2026, while purchase and submission of completed forms will run from May 6 to May 13, with May 13 as the deadline.
Screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 and May 15, with results to be published on May 17. Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be released on May 20.
Primary elections for State Houses of Assembly, the House of Representatives and the Senate will hold on May 21, followed by governorship primaries on May 22 and the presidential primary on May 23.
The party also fixed its National Executive Committee meeting for May 25 and the Special National Convention for May 26, 2026.
Abdullahi urged aspirants and stakeholders to comply with the revised guidelines, reiterating that the party remains focused on presenting credible candidates for the 2027 general elections.
