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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, fixing its presidential primary for May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
In a statement issued Tuesday night by the party’s National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party said the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and end on Monday, May 18, 2026.
According to the breakdown of fees, aspirants for State Houses of Assembly will pay N1 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N1.5 million for Nomination Forms. House of Representatives aspirants will pay N2 million and N4 million respectively, while senatorial aspirants are to pay N3 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N5 million for Nomination Forms.
For governorship positions, the party fixed the fees at N10 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N20 million for Nomination Forms. Presidential aspirants will pay N20 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N40 million for Nomination Forms, bringing the total cost for the presidency to N60 million.
The party, however, announced concessions for certain groups, stating that female aspirants will pay 50 percent of the prescribed fees, while persons living with disabilities (PWDs) will pay 25 percent across all categories.
Screening and interviews for aspirants are scheduled to hold from May 19 to May 21, 2026, to determine eligibility for the purchase of nomination forms. Aspirants have been directed to attend with relevant credentials and supporting documents.
The sale of Nomination Forms will commence immediately after the screening exercise, from Thursday, May 21, to Saturday, May 23, 2026. Completed forms are to be submitted on or before May 25, while appeals arising from the screening will be heard on May 25 and 26.
Primary elections for various offices are slated for May 27 and 28, with the Presidential Primary Election scheduled for May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
The NDC explained that State House of Assembly aspirants will be screened in their respective states, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will undergo screening at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Governorship primaries will be conducted at the local government level.
All aspirants are required to sign an undertaking in line with the party’s guidelines and code of conduct. The party also stated that it will adopt the “open secret ballot” system for its primaries to ensure credibility, fairness, and internal democracy.
The NDC maintained that its nomination fees remain among the lowest compared to other major political parties, reiterating its commitment to a transparent and inclusive process aimed at producing credible candidates for the 2027 elections.
