APC Reschedules Governorship, Assembly Primaries in Bauchi, Kwara, Zamfara

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the rescheduling of its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara States as well as the State House of Assembly primaries in parts of Zamfara State.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the governorship primaries in Bauchi and Kwara States will now hold on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Similarly, the party approved the adjustment of the State House of Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara State to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Morka said the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC) after consultations with relevant stakeholders, stressing that the move was aimed at strengthening the credibility and smooth conduct of the party’s internal electoral process.

He explained that the APC remains committed to ensuring transparent, orderly and peaceful primaries across all affected states.

“The decision was approved by the National Working Committee following consultations with relevant stakeholders and in furtherance of the party’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, orderly, peaceful and credible primary election process,” the statement read.

The party urged aspirants, delegates and party officials in the affected states to take note of the new dates and cooperate with electoral arrangements to ensure a smooth exercise.