ADC Updates 2026 Primary Election Schedule and Fees

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections along with revised nomination fees, following extensive consultations with party leaders and stakeholders. The sale of nomination forms will occur from May 1 to May 4, 2026, with the submission of completed forms running from May 6 to May 13, 2026.

May 13 is the final deadline for submission, and public screening of aspirants is scheduled for May 14 and 15, 2026. The results will be published on May 17, 2026.

Appeals will be heard on May 18 and 19, 2026, with the final list of cleared aspirants published on May 20, 2026. The primary elections for state houses of assembly, house of representatives, and the senate will take place on May 21, 2026, followed by governorship primaries on May 22, 2026, and presidential primaries on May 23, 2026.

The nomination fees have been set at N90,000,000 for presidential tickets, N30,000,000 for governorship, N10,000,000 for senate, N5,000,000 for house of representatives, and N2,000,000 for state houses of assembly. The ADC will provide a 50% discount for youth aspirants aged 18-35 and a 25% discount for women and persons living with disabilities.