By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released what it described as an “Adjusted APC 2026 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses, National Convention and Related Activities,” detailing timelines for ward, local government, state, zonal congresses and the party’s national convention.

The document, issued from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House, Wuse II, Abuja, stated that the timetable was drawn “pursuant to the provisions of Article 11:4 sub-section (i–xiii), and Article 17(i) of our Party’s Constitution.”

According to the APC, the schedule outlines “the proposed timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of Congresses across Wards, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and States of the Federation to elect Party Officials.”

For ward and local government activities, the party said “Commencement and completion of Membership E-Registration” will take place from “Saturday 31st January 2026 – Sunday 8th February, 2026,” while “Notice of Congresses to the State and FCT Chapters” is fixed for “Monday 2nd February, 2026.”

It added that “Purchase and Submission of Forms for Ward and LGA Congresses” will run from “Wednesday 4th – Monday 9th February, 2026,” followed by “Inauguration of Ward/LGA Congresses Screening /Screening Appeals Committee” on “Tuesday 10th February, 2026.

The APC further stated that “Screening of Aspirants for the Ward and LGA Party positions” will hold “Wednesday 11th – Thursday 12th February, 2026,” while “Ward Congresses” are scheduled for “Wednesday 18th February, 2026.”

“L.G.A Congresses (including election of 3 members from whom shall be female to the National Convention)” will hold on “Saturday 21st February, 2026,” with “Appeals Arising from LGA Congresses” slated for “Monday 23rd February, 2026.”

At the state level, “Purchase of Forms for State Exco” will take place from “Sunday 22nd – Wednesday 25th February, 2026,” while “State Congresses” are scheduled for “Tuesday 3rd March, 2026.”

For zonal and national activities, the APC said “Purchase and Submission of Forms for Zonal Congress and National Convention” will hold from “Thursday 12th – Monday 16th March, 2026,” and that “Zonal Congresses in the six geopolitical zones; Zonal Offices” will take place on “Wednesday 25th March, 2026.”

The zonal venues were listed as “South West: Ibadan,” “South East: Enugu,” “South South: Rivers/Cross River,” “North West: Kaduna,” “North East: Gombe/Bauchi,” and “North Central: Nasarawa.”

The party fixed its National Convention for “Friday 27th – Saturday 28th March, 2026.”

Alongside the timetable, the APC announced fees for purchase of forms across party levels.

Under wards, “Expression of Interest for all Ward Party Positions, ₦5,000.00,” while “Ward Chairman (Nomination Form), ₦20,000.00,” “Ward Secretary and Treasurer, ₦15,000.00,” and “Ward Vice Chairmen and Other Officers, ₦15,000.00.”

For local governments, “Expression of Interest for all L.G.A Party Positions, ₦10,000.00,” while “Local Government Chairman (Nomination Form), ₦100,000.00,” and other LGA offices attract ₦50,000.00 each.

At state level, “Expression of Interest for all State Party Positions, ₦50,000.00,” with “State Chairman, ₦1,000,000.00,” and “State Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, ₦500,000.00.”

For zonal offices, “Expression of Interest for all Zonal Offices, ₦100,000.00,” while “Zonal Officers, ₦200,000.00.”

At the national level, the party fixed “Expression of Interest for all National Party Positions ₦100,000.00,” while “National Chairman ₦10,000,000.00,” and “Dep. National Chairmen (N&S), National Secretary ₦7,500,000.00.”

The APC further stated that “Female Aspirants, Youth and Physically Challenged Aspirants are to pay for the Expression of Interest and 50% of the prescribed Nomination fees for each position.”

In the announcement was also the appointment of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), as the head of the 73-person Central Coordination Committee for the party’s National Convention scheduled for March 2026.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has scheduled its national convention for March 28 and 29, 2026, in Abuja. The convention will elect a new National Working Committee and other statutory party officials.

The decision was announced in a communiqué issued on Monday following the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the faction in Abuja. The document was jointly signed by the National Chairman of the faction’s Caretaker Committee, Abdulrahman Muhammed, and the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu.

According to the communiqué, “NEC further approved and confirmed March 28 and 29, 2026, as the date for the PDP National Convention, to be held in Abuja for the purpose of electing members of the National Working Committee and other statutory organs of the Party.”

The announcement comes shortly after an Ibadan High Court invalidated the convention held by a rival faction led by Aminu Turaki, highlighting the ongoing internal dispute within the opposition party.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially inaugurated a 50-member committee tasked with drafting the party’s policy framework and manifesto ahead of future elections.

The ceremony took place today at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja and lasted from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

The committee will be chaired by Chief Odigie Oyegun, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Prof. Pat Utomiserving as Deputy Chairman and Salifu Lukeman as Secretary.

During the inauguration, ADC Chairman David Mark urged members to prioritize commitment and transparency. He stated that any individual uncomfortable with their inclusion or facing a conflict of interest was free to excuse themselves from the committee.

The committee’s composition drew public attention following questions from Yemi Adamolekun, former Executive Director of the civic group Enough is Enough (EiE), whose name appeared on the list despite not being an ADC member.

In a media briefing after the event, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, addressed the matter. He explained that the ADC intentionally included individuals outside the party whose expertise could contribute to national development.

“Not everybody on that list is a member of our party,” Abdullahi stated. “Each person was recommended based on their assumed value to this assignment. Our goal is to welcome anyone willing to contribute ideas on how to govern Nigeria differently.”

He noted that Adamolekun’s clarification was welcomed and emphasized that the ADC does not compel membership. “It is good that she made her position known from the onset,” he added.

State Congresses Yet to Hold

Abdullahi also responded to inquiries regarding reported irregularities in some state congresses. He clarified that the party’s national body has not conducted any state congresses to date.

“An order was only given to fill vacant positions temporarily, pending credible elections that will be conducted in the interest of all members,” he stated.

The formation of the high-profile committee signals ADC’s ongoing restructuring and outreach efforts as it positions itself for the upcoming electoral cycle.