NDC Fixes Presidential Nomination Form at N40m, Adopts Open Secret Ballot for 2027 Primaries

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest under the party’s platform in the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party unveiled its timetable and guidelines for the nomination process.

According to the schedule, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and close on Monday, May 18, 2026.

The party said screening and interviews for aspirants would take place between Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, adding that only successful aspirants would qualify to purchase Nomination Forms.

For the presidential race, the NDC fixed the cost of the Expression of Interest Form at N20 million, while the Nomination Form was pegged at N40 million.

The party also announced the adoption of the “open secret ballot” system for its primaries, describing the method as a measure aimed at strengthening transparency, credibility, fairness and internal democracy within the party.

Party officials said the new voting method would help ensure confidence in the conduct of the primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.