The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable for primary elections across newly restored state constituencies in Delta and Kogi states, alongside vacant seats in other parts of the country.
This follows the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore four State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states, fixing August 21 to 25, 2026, for party primaries.
In a statement signed by Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the electoral body noted that the restoration aligns with court judgments directing the action in both states.
The primary window also aligns with scheduled bye-elections into vacant legislative seats fixed for September 19, 2026.
According to the APC statement issued on Wednesday, the primary elections will hold in the following constituencies:
Delta State: Abraka, Isoko North II, Ughelli South II, and Udu State Constituencies
Kogi State: Yagba West II State Constituency
Gombe State: Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency
Bauchi State: Disina and Sakwa State Constituencies
Kano State: Dawakin Kudu State Constituency
The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will run through Monday, August 24, 2026.
The party fixed the cost of forms for various elective offices as follows:
House of Assembly: ₦1 million for Expression of Interest form; ₦5 million for Nomination form.
House of Representatives: ₦1 million for Expression of Interest form; ₦9 million for Nomination form.
The party added that female aspirants, youths, and persons living with disabilities are eligible for a 50 percent discount on the nomination forms, while paying the full ₦1 million fee for the expression of interest form.
