Politics
2027: Parties rush to beat INEC’s deadline
By Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajayi, John Alechenu, Gabriel Ewepu & Luminous Jannamike
THE various national secretariat of the political parties were abuzz, yesterday, as they intensified activities to meet the tight timelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2027 general polls.
All the parties are expected to submit their membership registers to the electoral umpire on or before midnight of tomorrow, May 10.
Most of the parties were busy all week as political figures were locked in realignment and cross-defections from one party to the other with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, which received three senators and 18 members of the House of Representatives being the major beneficiary.
To meet the INEC timelines, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, concluded sale of nomination forms on May 6, closed collection of forms on May 7, began screening of aspirants, yesterday.
In the same vein, NDC and Social Democratic Party, SDP, will hold their national conventions, today.
While that of the NDC will take place in Abuja, the SDP is holding its own in Bauchi.
APC’s activities
The screening of aspirants which started, yesterday, will be concluded on Tuesday May 12; and publication of screened aspirants will be done on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Labour Party
Under the LP revised schedule, the sale of nomination forms for all elective offices commenced on May 6, 2026 and will end on Monday, May 16.
Submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 17 and 18.
Screening of aspirants shall be done in the following order: House of Assembly and Governorship – May 20, National Assembly and Presidential May 22; and screening results will be published on May 23.
Appeals/Petitions shall also be conducted in the following order: House of Assembly and Governorship – May 24; National Assembly and Presidential – May 25.
Publication of final list of cleared aspirants shall be on May 26.
The party intends to hold its primary in the following order: House of Assembly and Governorship – May 27, National Assembly and Presidential May 29.
BOOT Party
On its part, the BOOT Party, has announced the sale of its presidential Expression of Interest form for N5 million, while introducing a new “Trust Before Ticket” framework for aspirants.
Speaking with Saturday Vanguard, the National Chairman of the party, Sunny Adenuga, said the party held its national convention last week and had begun preparations for its primaries scheduled for May 29, 2026.
According to him, the forms are available online and cover various elective positions.
The fees include: President Expression of Interest, N5 million; President Trust Before Ticket, N500 million; Governor Expression of Interest, N2 million; Governor Trust Before Ticket, N10 million; Senatorial Expression of Interest, N1 million; and Senatorial Trust Before Ticket, N2 million.
Others are House of Representatives Expression of Interest, N500,000; House of Representatives Trust Before Ticket, N1 million; State Assembly Expression of Interest, N100,000; and State Assembly Trust Before Ticket, N250,000.
Adenuga explained that the “Trust Before Ticket” initiative was introduced to promote integrity, accountability and transparency in the party’s candidate selection process.
He said: “Trust Before Ticket means accountability before power and responsibility before representation. Nigeria does not need recycled political habits under new branding.”
He clarified that the N500 million presidential trust fund would not be paid directly to the party but lodged in a bank account managed under agreed conditions.
According to him, unsuccessful aspirants would get refunds after the primaries, while the eventual flag bearer’s funds would be used strictly for campaign activities.
“The money never sits with the party. It is meant solely for electioneering activities based on agreements signed by all parties involved,” he added.
PDP’s activities
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, timetable is affected by the ongoing split between the Makinde-backed Interim NWC and the Wike-aligned bloc, leading to parallel claims and differing schedules in some states.
The activities are:
Sale of expression of interest and nomination forms 5–13; Submission of completed forms May 14; Screening of aspirants May 15–18; Screening appeals May 21; Publication of cleared aspirants: May 22.
Ward primaries for all offices May 27
Appeals on primaries May 28
NEC meeting for approval of candidates May 29; and Special Convention/ ratification May 30
ADC
For the African Democratic Congress, ADC, sale of nomination forms: May 5–10;
Submission of forms May 11–13; Screening of aspirants May 14–15; Publication of screening results May 17; Appeals May 18–19; and Final list of cleared aspirants May 20
The Primary elections are as follows: State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate May 21; Governorship primaries May 22; Presidential primary May 25; NEC meeting May 26; and Special National Convention May 27
PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, fixed
Presidential Primaries May 24 2026.
The party continues its membership revalidation and organisational restructuring following INEC’s recognition of Hakeem Baba-PRP“The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, fixed“Presidential Primaries May 24 2026.“The party continues its membership revalidation and organisational restructuring following INEC’s recognition of Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s leadership earlier this year.“
Accord Party
“Presidential Primary May 21
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Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has urged residents to remain security conscious in view of the prevailing security challenges across the country.
The agency also called for greater collaboration with traditional institutions to promote peaceful civic engagement ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
The State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, where he led the agency’s management team on a sensitisation programme.
Adefarasin said the visit formed part of efforts to mobilise traditional institutions in support of voter education and to encourage peaceful participation in the electoral process before the 2026 governorship poll in Osun State.
He also stressed the importance of traditional rulers in promoting civic responsibility, peaceful participation and national values at the grassroots, describing them as critical partners in community mobilisation.
The delegation comprised Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers, COMOs, from Iwo, Ayedire and Olaoluwa Local Government Areas, alongside the second-in-command of the WAI Brigade, Osun State Command.
According to the NOA director, the advocacy visit also provided an opportunity to sensitise the palace on the agency’s flagship National Values Charter, aimed at strengthening patriotism and responsible citizenship.
“The people of Osun State should remain security conscious in view of the current security realities in the country. We urge residents to embrace peaceful coexistence and active civic participation,” he said.
Responding, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama commended the National Orientation Agency under the leadership of Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, for initiating the advocacy programme.
The monarch pledged the support of the Kuta Kingdom towards ensuring a peaceful, credible and values-driven governorship election in Osun State.
He also called on the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the agency as a first-line charge to enable it to discharge its mandate effectively and efficiently.
The advocacy visit forms part of the NOA’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders across Osun State to strengthen voter education, promote national values and encourage peaceful participation in the 2026 governorship election.
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Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai as a unique Nigerian politician.
Olarenwaju explained that El-Rufai is unique because of his clear headedness and strategic thoughts.
Posting on X, he noted that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC, would soon have no excuse for detaining him.
The former governor and a chieftain of the ADC has been held in detention by the ICPC since February 19, 2026.
On April 13, the ICPC took the former governor to a Kaduna high court with a revised set of nine charges related to alleged fraud and misuse of office.
El-Rufai is currently undergoing judicial trial amid health challenges and the arrest of his personal physician.
However, Olarenwaju wrote: “What makes El-Rufai unique in Nigeria’s politics is his clear headedness and depth of strategic thought with tactical implementational balance.
“He is not only a planner but if nobody will do the dirties, my man will off his white and enter the mud himself. Hate to love him.
“They will eventually run out of excuses to keep holding the man and then the nakedness of their hypocrisy will become too glaring to be concealed from and ignored by the outside world. Till then, it’s solidarity and courage.”
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial candidate for Sokoto East, Umaru Ajiya, has called for a more proactive approach to tackling insecurity, urging security agencies to take the fight to bandits’ hideouts.
Ajiya made the call in Sokoto on the sidelines of the combined convocation ceremony of Sokoto State University, where he was conferred with an honorary degree.
He said Nigeria must shift from what he described as a reactive approach to a proactive strategy in addressing insecurity through improved collaboration among security agencies.
According to him, sustained military operations against bandits are necessary to restore peace, particularly in Sokoto State, which he described as one of the areas most affected by banditry.
Ajiya said persistent attacks by bandits had claimed many lives, displaced residents and increased the number of internally displaced persons in affected communities.
He also advocated the establishment of state police, arguing that it would complement existing security agencies because personnel familiar with local terrain would be better positioned to respond to security threats.
The APC senatorial candidate said, if elected, he would prioritise security, youth empowerment, infrastructure development and other initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of his constituents.
He added that he would focus on legislative representation that promotes equitable resource allocation and effective oversight to address the developmental needs of the Sokoto East Senatorial District.
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