The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest elective positions on the platform of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party released a detailed timetable for the conduct of its screening exercises and primary elections.

According to the statement, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and close on Monday, May 18, 2026.

The party disclosed that screening and interview sessions for aspirants would hold from Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21, 2026, to determine eligibility for the purchase of Nomination Forms.

It advised aspirants to appear for the screening exercise with all relevant credentials and supporting documents.

The NDC stated that the sale of Nomination Forms would commence immediately after the screening exercise, running from Thursday, May 21, to Saturday, May 23, 2026, while completed forms are expected to be submitted on or before Monday, May 25, 2026.

Appeals arising from the screening process, according to the party, will be entertained on May 25 and 26, while primary elections for various elective positions are scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026.

The party added that its Presidential Primary Election would take place on May 29, 2026, in Abuja.

The statement further explained that aspirants seeking tickets for State Houses of Assembly would be screened in their respective states, while aspirants for National Assembly and presidential positions would undergo screening at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

It also noted that governorship primaries would be conducted at the local government level.

According to the party, all aspirants would be required to sign undertakings in line with the party’s guidelines and code of conduct.

The NDC assured members and aspirants of a transparent, inclusive, and democratic process in the conduct of its primaries, adding that the party would adopt the “open secret ballot” system to guarantee credibility, fairness, and internal democracy.

The party also said its approved nomination fees remain among the lowest when compared with those of other major political parties in the country.

Under the approved fee structure, aspirants for State House of Assembly seats are expected to 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 Senate aspirants are to pay N3 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N5 million for Nomination Forms.

Governorship aspirants are expected to pay N10 million and N20 million respectively, while presidential aspirants will pay N20 million for Expression of Interest Forms and N40 million for Nomination Forms.

The party added that female aspirants and persons living with disabilities would enjoy discounted rates, paying 50 per cent and 25 per cent of the prescribed fees respectively across all categories.

The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible primaries capable of producing competent candidates for the 2027 general elections.

Source: Newsense