The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced the fees for its Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections, fixing the presidential form at N60 million and the governorship form at N30 million.
The party also unveiled its timetable for the conduct of primary elections and the sale of forms for aspirants seeking elective offices on its platform.
According to a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms for all positions will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and close on Monday, May 18, 2026.
The party stated that presidential aspirants are expected to pay N20 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N40 million for the Nomination Form, bringing the total cost to N60 million.
Governorship aspirants will pay N10 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N20 million for the Nomination Form, totaling N30 million.
For the National Assembly, senatorial aspirants are to pay N3 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N5 million for the Nomination Form, while House of Representatives aspirants will pay N2 million and N4 million respectively.
Aspirants seeking seats in State Houses of Assembly are expected to pay N1 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N1.5 million for the Nomination Form.
The party disclosed that screening and interviews for aspirants will hold between May 19 and May 21, after which eligible aspirants will proceed to purchase Nomination Forms from May 21 to May 23.
Completed forms are to be submitted on or before May 25, while appeals arising from the screening exercise will be entertained on May 25 and 26.
According to the timetable released by the party, primary elections for various elective offices will take place on May 27 and 28, while the presidential primary election is scheduled for May 29, 2026, in Abuja.
The NDC further explained that governorship primaries would be conducted at the local government level, while screening for National Assembly and presidential aspirants would hold at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. State assembly aspirants, however, will be screened in their respective states.
The party said all aspirants would be required to sign undertakings in line with its code of conduct and electoral guidelines.
It also announced the adoption of the “open secret ballot” voting system for its primaries, saying the method would strengthen transparency, fairness, and internal democracy during delegate voting.
The NDC assured members and aspirants of a credible and inclusive process capable of producing competent candidates for the 2027 elections.
The party added that its nomination fees remain among the lowest when compared with those charged by other major political parties in the country.
It also announced concessions for women and persons living with disabilities, stating that female aspirants would pay only 50 per cent of the approved fees, while persons with disabilities would enjoy a 75 per cent waiver across all categories.
