BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Labour Party has unveiled a detailed timetable for its 2026 primary elections, outlining key stages in the selection of candidates for various elective offices.
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.
