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The All Progressives Congress has announced the postponement of the scheduled House of Representatives’ primaries, earlier scheduled for May 15.
The party picked a new date of Saturday, May 16 for the exercise.
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ABUJA, FCT
MAY 14, 2026
PRESS STATEMENT
APC POSTPONES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIMARY ELECTION TO SATURDAY, OTHER DATES REMAIN UNCHANGED
The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the postponement of the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026.
Previously announced Primary Election dates for the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, Governorship and Presidential primaries remain unchanged.
The Primary Elections will now be held 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
Signed:
Felix Morka, CON
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)