The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging changes to the schedule of its 2027 primary elections.
The clarification was contained in a press statement posted on the official page of APC.
According to the statement, the dates earlier announced for the primary elections remain unchanged.
The APC stated that the House of Representatives primary election would hold on Friday, May 15, 2026 while the Senate primary is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026.
The party also announced that the State House of Assembly primary election would take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, followed by the governorship primary on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
According to the statement, the presidential primary election will hold on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
“This clarification has become necessary following the circulation of false and misleading reports on social media and other communication platforms suggesting otherwise,” the party stated.
On Saturday, the party commenced screening of incumbent governors ahead of the 2027 general election.
Governors screened by the committee included Abba Yusuf of Kano, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and Hyacinth Alia of Benue.
Others were Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Umar Bago of Niger, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Bassey Otu of Cross River, and Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto.
