The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has commenced the its sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 General Elections.
This was as it set May 29, 2026 for its presidential primary in Abuja.
The NDC said the sale of its forms would commence from Wednesday, May 13, to Monday, May 18, 2026.
The party fixed fees ranging from N2.5 million for State House of Assembly aspirants to N60 million for the presidency.
A statement by the National Chairman of NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe and National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, said that House of Representatives aspirants will pay N6 million, Senate aspirants N8 million, and governorship aspirants N30 million.
The statement said that female aspirants and persons with disabilities will pay 50% and 25% of the fees respectively.
The NDC said that screening will run from May 19 to May 21, with the sale of nomination forms from May 21 to May 23. The statement directed aspirants to submit completed forms latest by May 25.
The NDC also said that Appeals will be heard on May 25 and 26, while primaries for State Assembly, National Assembly and Governorship seats are scheduled for May 27 and 28. Similarly, State Assembly aspirants will be screened in their states, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will be screened at the party’s national headquarters, Abuja. The NDC further said that Governorship primaries will be held at the local government level, saying that it will use an open secret ballot system.
The party urged all aspirants to sign an undertaking to abide by its code of conduct.
The NDC assured that the process would be transparent and inclusive, adding that its fees remain lower than those of other major parties.
