In a statement released on Friday, the opposition party claimed that officials of the A Class Event Centre located in Wuse 2, Abuja, disclosed that Wike had allegedly threatened to seal off the venue should it allow the PDP gathering to take place there.

According to the party, every requirement tied to securing the facility had already been met, including complete payment and other logistical preparations.

The PDP further stated that security authorities had already been informed ahead of the planned meeting.

The party explained that its lawyers had been instructed to send a formal notice to the management of the event centre, emphasizing the validity of the agreement between both parties.

Regardless of the alleged intimidation, the PDP affirmed that the special convention aimed at endorsing former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate would still hold on Saturday, May 30, 2026, by 10 a.m. at the Abuja location.

The party also reiterated that Nigeria is governed by constitutional law and cautioned against using threats or coercion to silence opposition voices.

“It is not within the powers of the FCT Minister to decide which programmes can take place or the locations where they should occur,” the statement noted, adding that such actions contradict democratic values.

The PDP also urged party executives, members of the National Executive Committee, and supporters nationwide to participate in the convention as earlier scheduled.

The statement was endorsed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.

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According to statement posted via its official X account by Felix Morka, the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, that this  decision was made pursuant to the powers conferred on the NWC under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv) of the Constitution of APC to organise and supervise the Party’s primaries and, in special circumstances, grant waivers, in the best interest of the Party.

The NWC noted that the President @officialABAT has received overwhelming endorsement and vote of confidence from critical stakeholders of the Party, including the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), the leadership and members of the National Assembly, and other organs of the Party at the APC National Summit of May 22, 2025, and other major statutory events of the Party.

It noted further that, as the incumbent President, and leader of our great Party, having been duly screened and cleared ahead of the 2022 presidential primaries, requiring his physical appearance before a screening committee, at this time, would be redundant and unnecessary.

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The Commission recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17 April 2026 to enable a comprehensive clean-up of the voters’ register following its display for claims and objections by registrants.

According to INEC, the third phase of the CVR will run from 11 May to 10 July 2026. During this period, eligible Nigerians who have attained the age of 18, as well as those unable to register in previous phases, are encouraged to take advantage of the exercise.

The Commission also urged registered voters seeking to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct their personal details to access its online portal at cvr.inecnigeria.org or visit INEC offices at state and local government levels nationwide.

Following the registration period, INEC said the Register of Voters will be displayed for claims and objections from 23 July to 29 July 2026, allowing citizens to verify and challenge entries to ensure accuracy and credibility.

The Commission assured the public that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise and called on eligible Nigerians to participate actively in strengthening the electoral process.

The statement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, dated 5 May 2026.

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The schedule was disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, on Sunday.

According to the party, the timetable complies with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the Electoral Act 2026, and the official election schedule released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Primaries for State Houses of Assembly and governorship positions are scheduled for May 27, 2026, while those for National Assembly and presidential candidates will hold on May 29, 2026.

The sale of nomination forms is set to run from May 6 to May 16, while submission of completed forms will take place between May 17 and May 18.

Screening of aspirants for state-level positions will be conducted on May 20, while those seeking federal offices, including the presidency, will be screened on May 22.

The party said results of the screening will be released on May 23, followed by appeals on May 24 for state aspirants and May 25 for federal contenders.

A final list of cleared aspirants will be published on May 26 ahead of the primaries.

The party also released the cost of forms, with fees ranging from ₦3 million for House of Assembly aspirants to ₦50 million for presidential hopefuls, while noting that Alex Otti will receive his forms free of charge.

It added that women, persons with disabilities, and youths aged 25 to 30 will enjoy concessions, and urged prospective aspirants to complete membership registration before the May 4 deadline.

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The duo confirmed their switch following a private meeting with the party’s national leader, Seriake Dickson, held at his Abuja residence.

Their latest political realignment comes just months after both men aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) upon leaving their former parties.

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In a letter dated April 30 and jointly signed by NASU General Secretary and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, the unions stated that the strike would begin at midnight.

They explained that discussions with the government failed to yield a final agreement or any revised proposal on outstanding allowances before the deadline.

The unions noted that although the government withdrew its earlier circular proposing a 30 per cent increase in the consolidated non-teaching tools allowance, no alternative offer was presented to replace it.

According to the Joint Action Committee (JAC), the pace of engagement fell short of expectations, leaving key issues unresolved.

They further disclosed that members had earlier mandated their leadership to take decisive steps if negotiations were not concluded by April 30.

The unions therefore accused the Federal Government of failing to resolve the dispute through constructive dialogue, prompting the decision to embark on a total and indefinite strike.

“As negotiations remained inconclusive and no new proposal was made, all members are hereby directed to commence a full-scale industrial action from 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026,” the statement indicated.

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The decision was reached at the NWC meeting held on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Durosinmi Meseko, announced that the sale of forms will now close at midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026.
He added that the submission of completed forms and accompanying documents has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Meseko explained that the extension became necessary due to the public holiday observed nationwide on Friday, as well as the high level of interest shown by aspirants.

He noted that, prior to the adjustment, the sale of forms was scheduled to run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while the deadline for submission of completed forms was May 4, 2026.

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The court also restrained former Senate President David Mark and other party leaders from interfering with the roles and tenure of elected state executives, stating that such powers rest with existing state executive committees.

The decision followed a suit filed by Norman Obinna and others representing ADC state chairmen and executive committees across the country.

The plaintiffs challenged the legality of a caretaker national leadership, arguing that it had no constitutional authority to organise state congresses or create committees for that purpose.

They asked the court to affirm the legitimacy of the current state executives and stop any parallel arrangements being carried out by the disputed leadership.

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the claims had merit and focused on whether the defendants had lawful authority to take over the functions of elected state party structures.

The court referred to constitutional provisions requiring political parties to operate democratically and noted that party officials are bound by fixed tenure limits under the ADC constitution.

The judge also examined the creation of a “congress committee” by the defendants and found that such a structure was not recognised by the party’s constitution.

While acknowledging that courts generally avoid interfering in internal party affairs, the judge stressed that intervention is necessary where there is an alleged breach of constitutional or legal provisions.

She ruled that the tenure of elected state executive committees remains valid and must be respected until properly concluded under the party’s rules.

The court therefore set aside the actions of the caretaker leadership and barred INEC from recognising any congresses organised under that arrangement.

It further restrained David Mark and others from organising or supervising congresses or conventions outside the framework of the party’s constitution.

The judge dismissed preliminary objections from the defendants, holding that the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court due to its connection with electoral and regulatory issues involving INEC.

She also held that the plaintiffs had the legal standing to bring the case, as they were directly affected by the alleged actions of the defendants.

The court concluded by resolving all issues in favour of the plaintiffs, affirming the authority of elected state executives and rejecting the validity of the disputed caretaker arrangements.

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu has purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s 2027 electoral process.

The forms were purchased on his behalf by James Abiodun Faleke, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency. Faleke also obtained nomination documents for Obafemi Hamzat, Idiat Adegbule, as well as his own candidacy.

The documents were formally handed over by a delegation of the APC National Working Committee led by Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Abubakar Dalori, together with the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu.

Other senior party officials present at the presentation included Hon. Duro Meseko, Deputy National Publicity Secretary; Hon. Bawa Rijau, National Vice Chairman (North Central); and Dr. Mary Aliele, National Women Leader.

In a separate development, the All Progressives Congress has released an updated timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, revising internal deadlines for screenings, primaries, and appeals, while also announcing official bank accounts for the purchase of nomination forms.

The circular, issued on Monday from the party’s National Secretariat, Buhari House in Abuja, was signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, and also confirmed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

The party explained that the schedule was developed in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s revised timetable for the 2027 polls.

According to the timetable, sales of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms will run from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while submission of completed forms will close on May 4, 2026.

The APC also outlined the cost structure for various elective offices: House of Assembly — ₦1,000,000 (Expression of Interest) and ₦5,000,000 (Nomination); House of Representatives — ₦1,000,000 and ₦9,000,000; Senate — ₦3,000,000 and ₦17,000,000; Governorship — ₦10,000,000 and ₦40,000,000; and Presidential — ₦30,000,000 and ₦70,000,000. Female aspirants, youths, and persons with disabilities are required to pay only for the Expression of Interest form and 50 percent of the nomination fee for their respective positions.

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