JUST IN: Turaki-Led PDP Faction Unveils 2026 Primary Schedule, Fixes Presidential Forms at ₦100m
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under its interim National Executive Committee led by Kabiru Turaki, has unveiled a detailed schedule for its 2026 pre-election activities, including guidelines and costs for aspirants ahead of the party primaries.
The announcement was made in a statement released by Comrade Ini Ememobong, spokesperson of the party’s interim National Working Committee.
According to the party, the process for purchasing Expression of Interest and nomination forms will run from May 5 to May 13, 2026, while completed forms must be returned on or before May 14.
Screening of aspirants is slated for May 15 to May 18, with appeals fixed for May 21. The final list of cleared candidates will be made public on May 22.
Ward-level primaries across all positions are scheduled for May 27, followed by appeals on May 28. The NEC is expected to ratify all candidates on May 29, while a special convention to officially confirm candidates will hold on May 30, 2026.
The party also released the breakdown of nomination costs for various offices. Aspirants for State Houses of Assembly will pay ₦500,000 for Expression of Interest and ₦1.5 million for nomination forms. For the House of Representatives, the fees are ₦2 million and ₦5 million respectively, while Senate hopefuls will pay ₦3 million and ₦7 million.
Governorship aspirants are to pay ₦5 million for Expression of Interest and ₦35 million for nomination, while presidential hopefuls face the highest fees at ₦10 million and ₦90 million respectively.
In a move aimed at inclusivity, the PDP announced that female aspirants will only pay for Expression of Interest forms, with nomination forms waived. Youths and persons living with disabilities are to receive a 50 percent discount on nomination fees.
Meanwhile, a separate faction of the party aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced May 23, 2026, as the date for its own presidential primary, further highlighting ongoing divisions within the PDP.
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