The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the timetable and guidelines for primary elections in newly restored state assembly constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
According to the schedule signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the electoral process began on June 16, 2026, with the issuance of notices to the affected state chapters.
The constituencies covered by the exercise include Nyamatsor, Ukum Afia, Konshisha III, Makurdi III and Gboko III in Benue State; Aniocha North II, Ika North East II, Sapele II, Ethiope West II, Warri South West II and Warri North II in Delta State; Aujara Constituency in Jigawa State; as well as Adavi East, Eika, Ajaokuta North, Bassa-Komu, Dekina Town and District, Ijumu II, Kabba-Bunu II, Koton Karfe II, Igalaogwa and Ogugu constituencies in Kogi State.
The party fixed June 17 to June 19 for the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms, while completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted on or before June 19.
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Screening of aspirants and the publication of screening results are scheduled for June 22, with appeals arising from the exercise to be considered on June 23.
Primary elections for all affected constituencies will take place on June 24, 2026, while appeals stemming from the primaries are expected to be heard on June 25.
Under the approved guidelines, aspirants seeking the party’s ticket for State House of Assembly seats are required to purchase an Expression of Interest Form for ₦1 million and a Nomination Form for ₦5 million, bringing the total cost to ₦6 million.
However, the APC said women, youths and persons living with disabilities would enjoy concessions, requiring them to pay only for the Expression of Interest Form and half of the prescribed nomination fee.
The party directed that all payments be made through its designated bank accounts and advised prospective aspirants to liaise with the Directorate of Organisation for further information on the nomination process.
