By JKNewsMedia
DIRECT PRIMARY elections will be conducted across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the party announced the decision in a formal notification issued to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and APC members nationwide, stating that there would be no room for consensus candidacy.
The APC said the decision reflects its commitment to transparency and internal democracy.
Under the timetable released by the party, presidential primaries will hold from May 15 to May 16, 2026.
The House of Representatives primaries are scheduled for May 18, while Senate primaries will take place on May 20.
State House of Assembly primaries have been fixed for May 21, with governorship primaries slated for May 23.
The party assured aspirants of a level playing field and stated that every member would have the opportunity to participate directly in the process.
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