The Peoples Democratic Party has announced adjustments to its timetable for pre-election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Wednesday and jointly signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, the PDP disclosed that the sale of nomination forms will now close on May 15, 2026.
The party also stated that completed forms must now be submitted on or before May 18, while the screening of aspirants has been scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Under the revised timetable, aspirants contesting for National and State Assembly positions will undergo screening in their respective states, while governorship and presidential aspirants will be screened in Abuja.
According to the PDP, the changes were approved by the Interim National Working Committee following appeals and consultations with stakeholders and aspirants nationwide.
Meanwhile, Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, has revealed that opposition parties are still considering the possibility of presenting a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections.
Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Abdullahi admitted that the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the ADC was a significant setback for both the party and the broader opposition movement.
He, however, maintained that discussions among opposition leaders remain ongoing, with efforts focused on building a united front capable of challenging Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027.