Ahead of the 2026 primary elections, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has approved the timetable for pre-election activities and nomination guidelines.
A statement signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee says the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will begin on May 5 and end on May 13, 2026.
The statement reads: “The NEC considered and approved the timetable for pre-election activities of and guidelines for the party.
“The following activities are scheduled as follows:
“Sales of Expression of Interest and nomination forms: May 5–May 13, 2026
“Last date for submission of already completed forms: May 14, 2026
“Screening of aspirants: May 15–18, 2026
“Screening appeals: May 21, 2026
“Publication of all cleared aspirants: May 22, 2026
“Ward primaries for all offices: May 27, 2026
“Appeals on all primaries: May 28, 2026
“NEC meeting to approve all nominated candidates: May 29, 2026
“Special convention (candidates’ ratification): May 30, 2026
“The costs are as follows:
House of Assembly
Expression of Interest – 500,000
Nomination form – 1,500,000
House of Representatives
Expression of Interest – 2,000,000
Nomination form – 5,000,000
Senate
Expression of Interest – 3,000,000
Nomination form – 7,000,000
Governorship
Expression of Interest – 5,000,000
Nomination form – 35,000,000
Presidential
Expression of Interest – 10,000,000
Nomination form – 90,000,000
“Women are exempted from paying for nomination forms; they will pay only the Expression of Interest, while youths and people living with disabilities are to pay 50% of the nomination form for the offices of their choice,” the statement added
