The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has on Thursday announced a change to its earlier scehdule of primary election for aspirants for House of Representatives.
The primary election was earlier scheduled to hold on Friday May 15, 2026 is now going to hold on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Thursday, the shift, however, does not affect the primary election dates for the senate, state houses of assembly, governorship and presidential primaries.
Mr. Morka reiterated that the new order of primary elections is as follows:
House of Representatives – Saturday, 16th May, 2026
Senate – Monday, 18th May, 2026
State House of Assembly – Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
Governorship – Thursday, 21st May, 2026
Presidential – Saturday, 23rd May, 2026