APC Extends Deadline for Sale, Submission of 2027 Nomination Forms

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress has extended the timelines for the sale and submission of nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing a public holiday and increased interest from aspirants.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) held at its National Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, said the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms would now close at midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026.

He added that the deadline for submission of completed forms and accompanying documents has also been shifted to midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Meseko explained that the extension became necessary to accommodate disruptions caused by the nationwide public holiday as well as the surge in participation by party members seeking elective offices.

“The sale of forms will now close at midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026, while submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026,” he said.

The party had earlier scheduled the sale of forms to end on May 2, with submission closing on May 4, before the adjustment.

The extension is aimed at ensuring inclusiveness and providing a level playing field for all interested members.