BREAKING: Wike’s PDP faction sets date for 2027 presidential, governorship primaries

The Nyesom Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has set a date for the presidential and governorship primaries ahead of 2027 general election.

The party said it took the decision during its 106th National Executive Committee meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.

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In a communique at the end of the meeting, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, said, the party also approved a comprehensive timetable for primaries for other elective positions.

The approved timeline includes:

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Submission of membership register to INEC – April 10, 2026

State House of Assembly primaries – May 2, 2026

National Assembly primaries – May 9, 2026

Governorship primaries – May 16, 2026

Presidential primaries – May 23, 2026

NEC noted that the schedule was designed to comply with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires the electoral commission to issue a notice of election at least 300 days before the polls.

The communiqué stated: “NEC received and noted the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections as issued by INEC pursuant to the provision of the Electoral Act 2026.”

The party urged its organs and stakeholders nationwide to begin preparations and adhere strictly to the approved timelines.

The faction reiterated that earlier plans for the national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, which will produce fresh National Working Committee, NWC in line with the party’s constitution will proceed.

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