APC Chairman Nantewe Yilwatda Confirms Strict May Deadline for 2027 Election Form Sales

National Chairman Nantewe Yilwatda confirms APC will stick to the May 2 deadline for 2027 election forms to ensure a seamless primary process.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

Adherence to the Established Electoral Timeline

The All Progressives Congress, or APC, has signaled its intent to maintain a rigid schedule regarding the administrative preparations for the 2027 general elections. National Chairman Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda confirmed on Wednesday that the party does not currently have plans to lengthen the window for contestants to acquire nomination and expression of interest forms. Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Yilwatda emphasized that the organization is operating strictly within its predetermined timeline, suggesting that any deviation from the current schedule would require a formal decision by the National Working Committee.

Procedural Integrity and the Sales Process

While the party leadership has not completely closed the door on future adjustments, Yilwatda made it clear that any change would have to follow rigorous due process. He noted that the National Working Committee would evaluate the necessity of an extension during its upcoming meetings, but for the moment, the May 2 deadline remains the firm cutoff point. This stance is intended to ensure a predictable and orderly progression toward the primary elections, avoiding the administrative delays that often plague large scale political transitions.

Internal Democracy and Presidential Challenges

The Chairman utilized the briefing to highlight what he described as the democratic health of the APC, pointing to the fact that members are actively engaging with the electoral process. He specifically noted that the party remains a level playing field, even revealing that a candidate has already stepped forward to challenge for the presidency. According to Yilwatda, this internal competition serves as evidence of the party's openness and its status as a highly acceptable political platform among the Nigerian electorate.