The Kabiru Turaki led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has released its timetable and guidelines for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The schedule was approved by the faction’s interim National Executive Committee, according to a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
The statement outlined key dates for the party’s pre election activities, beginning with the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms from May 5 to May 13, 2026.
“The NEC considered and approved the timetable for pre election activities of and guidelines for the party.
“The following activities are scheduled as follows:
“Sales of Expression of Interest and nomination forms: May 5–May 13, 2026
“Last date for submission of already completed forms: May 14, 2026
“Screening of aspirants: May 15–18, 2026
“Screening appeals: May 21, 2026
“Publication of all cleared aspirants: May 22, 2026
“Ward primaries for all offices: May 27, 2026
“Appeals on all primaries: May 28, 2026
“NEC meeting to approve all nominated candidates: May 29, 2026
“Special convention (candidates’ ratification): May 30, 2026”
The faction also released the cost of nomination forms for various political offices, with the presidential form pegged at N100 million, comprising N10 million for expression of interest and N90 million for nomination.
Breakdown of fees includes:
House of Assembly
Expression of Interest – 500,000
Nomination form – 1,500,000
House of Representatives
Expression of Interest – 2,000,000
Nomination form – 5,000,000
Senate
Expression of Interest – 3,000,000
Nomination form – 7,000,000
Governorship
Expression of Interest – 5,000,000
Nomination form – 35,000,000
Presidential
Expression of Interest – 10,000,000
Nomination form – 90,000,000
The statement added that female aspirants would be exempted from paying nomination fees, while youths and persons living with disabilities would receive a 50 percent discount on nomination forms for all positions.
“Women are exempted from paying for nomination forms; they will pay only the Expression of Interest, while youths and people living with disabilities are to pay 50% of the nomination form for the offices of their choice,” the statement said.
