According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has rescheduled its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections, in what appears to be a strategic recalibration of the party’s tightly packed nomination timetable.
The adjustment was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who disclosed that the House of Representatives primaries will now hold on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The postponement affects only the lower chamber contest, as the party insisted that all other previously announced dates remain firmly in place despite mounting political activity and growing pressure ahead of the 2027 race.
“Morka said previously announced primary election dates for the senate, state houses of assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged.”
The revised timetable released by the APC 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
The latest move underscores the intense behind-the-scenes manoeuvring already shaping the APC’s internal power contest as aspirants across the country scramble to secure party tickets ahead of the next general election.
With the presidential primary fixed for May 23, attention is expected to shift rapidly toward potential heavyweight contenders jostling for control of the party’s ticket in what could become one of the defining political battles leading into 2027.
The compressed schedule also signals a critical week for the APC, with multiple primaries set to unfold within days.
Testing the party’s organisational structure and ability to manage internal rivalries across federal and state levels.
Political observers believe the postponement of the House of Representatives primary may be linked to ongoing consultations within party ranks.
As stakeholders seek to avoid disputes and streamline the nomination process before the contests begin in earnest.