The African Democratic Congress has reduced the cost of its presidential nomination form from N100 million to N90 million and released a revised timetable for its 2026 primary elections.

The party also retained its concession policy, giving 50 per cent discount to youths between 18 and 35 years, and 25 per cent discount to women as well as persons with disabilities.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the decision followed wide consultations with party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders across the country.

He explained that the adjustments were made to strengthen internal democracy, improve inclusiveness and give more qualified aspirants the opportunity to contest on the party’s platform.

Under the reviewed fees, the presidential nomination form now stands at N90 million, while the governorship form costs N30 million.The Senate form is fixed at N10 million, House of Representatives N5 million, while the state House of Assembly form will cost N2 million.

According to the revised timetable, sale of nomination forms will begin on May 1 and end on May 4, while submission of completed forms has been scheduled for May 6 to May 13.

Screening of aspirants will take place on May 14 and 15, while the results of the screening will be released on May 17. Appeals have been fixed for May 18 and 19, while the final list of cleared aspirants will be published on May 20.

The party said primaries for the state House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate will hold on May 21, while governorship primaries have been scheduled for May 22.

ADC added that its presidential primary election will take place on May 23, while the National Executive Committee meeting and Special National Convention have been slated for May 25 and May 26, 2026 respectively.

Abdullahi urged all aspirants and party stakeholders to comply strictly with the revised timetable and guidelines as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.