NDC Unveils Form Sales Plan And Key Initiatives Toward 2027

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally announced the start of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for candidates hoping to run for a variety of elective positions on the party platform.

The sale of Expression of Interest Forms will start on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and run through Monday, May 18, 2026, according to a statement released by the party on Tuesday.

The party’s schedule states that from Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21, 2026, candidates will be screened and interviewed in order to determine their eligibility for the purchase of nomination forms.

All applicants were urged by the party to bring their pertinent credentials and supporting documentation to the screening process.

Nomination forms will be sold from Thursday, May 21 to Saturday, May 23, 2026, following the screening process. Completed forms must be turned in by Monday, May 25, 2026, at the latest.

The NDC added that primary elections for a number of elective offices are set for May 27 and 28, 2026, and appeals resulting from the screening process will be considered on May 25 and 26.

The Presidential Primary Election is scheduled to take place in Abuja on May 29, 2026.

The party clarified that while candidates for the National Assembly and Presidential positions will be screened at the party’s National Headquarters in Abuja, those seeking tickets for State Houses of Assembly will be screened in their individual states.

According to the statement, all aspirants will be required to sign an undertaking 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 sale of forms and conduct of primaries.

The party also announced that it would adopt the “open secret ballot” system for its primaries in order to guarantee credibility, fairness, and internal democracy.

The NDC noted that its approved nomination fees remain among the lowest compared to those of other major political parties in the country.

A breakdown of the approved fees is as follows:

• State House of Assembly:

Expression of Interest Form – N1 million

Nomination Form – N1.5 million

• House of Representatives:

Expression of Interest Form – N2 million

Nomination Form – N4 million

• Senate:

Expression of Interest Form – N3 million

Nomination Form – N5million

• Governorship:

Expression of Interest Form – N10 million

Nomination Form – N20 million

• Presidency:

Expression of Interest Form – N20 million

Nomination Form – N40 million

Meanwhile, female aspirants and persons living with disability (PWDs) are to pay 50% and 25% of the fees across all categories.