The African Democratic Congress has reduced its presidential nomination fee to N90 million and updated its primary election schedule to enhance democratic access.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a significant downward review of its nomination fees alongside the release of an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections.
Under the newly approved structure, the fee for the presidential nomination form has been reduced to N90 million, down from the N100 million initially fixed by the party leadership.
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in an official statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, noting that the adjustments followed extensive consultations with various party organs, aspirants, and political stakeholders nationwide.
The revised pricing structure slashes fees across all elective positions to lower financial barriers for political participation. Following the review, the governorship nomination form is now pinned at N30 million, the senatorial form at N10 million, the House of Representatives form at N5 million, and the State House of Assembly form at N2 million.
Additionally, the ADC has retained its established concession policy to ensure broader political representation, offering a 50 per cent discount to youth aspirants between the ages of 18 and 35, and a 25 per cent discount for female aspirants and persons living with disabilities.
According to the newly released electoral timetable, the sale of nomination forms will take place between May 1 and May 4, while the window for the submission of completed forms will run from May 6 to May 13.
The screening of all aspirants has been scheduled for May 14 and May 15, with the official results expected on May 17. The party has earmarked May 18 and May 19 for the hearing of any post-screening appeals before publishing the final list of fully cleared candidates on May 20.
The legislative primaries for the State Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate are scheduled to hold concurrently on May 21, followed by the governorship primaries on May 22.
The presidential primary will take place on May 23, paving the way for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on May 25. The entire election cycle will culminate in a Special National Convention on May 26, 2026.
The party spokesman emphasized that these calculated adjustments are part of a deliberate effort to strengthen internal democracy and build a robust, inclusive platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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