The All Progressives Congress has postponed its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections by one day.
The party announced that the exercise, initially scheduled to hold earlier, will now take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
This was contained in a press statement issued on May 14, 2026, by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
According to the statement, all other previously announced dates for the party’s primary elections 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,” the statement read.
The party further confirmed the revised timetable for its remaining primaries as follows:
- House of Representatives – Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Senate – Monday, May 18, 2026
- State House of Assembly – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Governorship – Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Presidential – Saturday, May 23, 2026
The statement did not provide reasons for the postponement of the House of Representatives primary election.
The APC primaries are expected to determine the party’s candidates for various elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections.