The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced another amendment to the timetable for pre-nomination activities in the party ahead of the party primaries for the 2027 general elections.
The party, in a statement on Tuesday, jointly signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong and National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, said the amendment follows increasing demands from aspirants.
While noting that the announced amendment will be final due to the need to meet the schedule of activities and timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , the PDP urged all concerned to comply with the adjusted dates.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the PDP has fixed May 22, 2026, as the last date for the submission of completed forms, while primaries for all offices have been fixed for May 28, 2026.
The PDP statement reads: “Arising from the increasing demands from aspirants and other stakeholders, the Interim National Working Committee has approved a further and FINAL amendment to the timetable for pre-nomination activities as follows:
Last date for the submission of completed forms – 22nd May, 2026
Special Screening (for those who have not been screened) – 23rd May, 2026
Screening Appeals
Publication of cleared Aspirants – 25th May, 2026
Publication of cleared Aspirants – 27th May, 2026
Primaries for all offices – 28th May, 2026
“All party members are advised to conform to this timetable as there would not be any further extension, due to the need to meet up with the electoral umpire’s schedule.”