By Paul Joseph
The All Progressives Congress has officially released the timetable for its 2026 primary elections ahead of the next general election cycle, with the party’s presidential primary scheduled to hold on May 25, 2026.
According to the schedule made available on Wednesday through a Facebook page of APC stakeholder Miracle Musa, the ruling party will begin its primaries with the House of Representatives contest on May 15, while the Senate primary election will take place three days later on May 18.
The party also fixed May 20 for the conduct of State House of Assembly primaries across the country.
Governorship primaries are expected to hold on May 23, paving the way for the presidential primary election on May 25, which is anticipated to attract significant political attention nationwide.
The timetable outlines the sequence of internal elections that will produce the APC’s candidates for various elective positions ahead of the forthcoming national polls.
Political observers believe the announcement signals the formal commencement of intense political activities within the ruling party, as aspirants and party stakeholders begin consultations, lobbying and mobilisation across states and geopolitical zones.
The presidential primary, in particular, is expected to shape the political direction of the country, with party leaders, governors and influential stakeholders likely to play major roles in determining the party’s flagbearer.
The APC timetable is also expected to trigger heightened political calculations among lawmakers, governors and other aspirants seeking elective offices under the platform of the ruling party.
According to the schedule:
House of Representatives Primaries – May 15, 2026
Senate Primaries – May 18, 2026
State House of Assembly Primaries – May 20, 2026
Governorship Primaries – May 23, 2026
Presidential Primary – May 25, 2026
The development comes as political parties across the country continue preparations ahead of the next election season, with consultations and alignments already intensifying within major political blocs.
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