The All Progressives Congress has officially cleared the air regarding the timing of its upcoming presidential primary, confirming that the exercise will proceed as originally planned on May 23, 2026. This clarification comes in response to a wave of speculative reports suggesting a possible postponement of the high-stakes event.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the rumors circulating on social media and various digital platforms about changes to the election timetable are entirely baseless. Morka emphasized that the party felt it was necessary to address these misleading claims directly to ensure that members and the general public have accurate information as the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum.
Zoyols News gathered that the party has been following a very tight schedule under its revised calendar. The process began in late April with the sale of nomination forms, followed by a rigorous screening phase for all aspirants. Presidential hopefuls appeared before the screening panel just this past Saturday, with the results of those evaluations and subsequent appeals being finalized earlier this week.
The roadmap for the primaries is now set to unfold in a rapid sequence over the coming days. Following the House of Representatives and Senate primaries, the schedule moves toward the State House of Assembly and Governorship contests, all leading up to the main presidential primary on Saturday. Post-primary appeal committees are also prepared to sit immediately after each stage to resolve any internal disputes that may arise.
In a strategic move, the National Working Committee of the party has opted for a dual-mode primary system, utilizing both direct and consensus methods as allowed under the Electoral Act. This approach is intended to provide flexibility while ensuring that the selection process remains robust. With the timeline now firmly established, the party is moving forward with its preparations to select the candidates who will represent it in the next general elections.
