| NASS members jittery as Govs take charge in states | Tinubu picks form
By JAMES KWEN, SAMSON ELIJAH, Abuja and EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri
There are indications that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) included account details in its latest revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections after initial attempts by governors of the party to hijack the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms.
It was alleged that the governors, under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, made attempts at a bulk purchase of the expression of interest and nomination forms for the party’s forthcoming primary elections.
According to multiple sources, the party failed to publish the account details for the purchase of the forms in the first timetable and schedule of activities released for the 2027 general elections due to this pressure.
The APC governors reportedly planned to buy the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms in bulk for state elections and distribute them to aspirants of their choice, especially those seeking National Assembly offices. This, it was said, led to the inclusion of the party’s account numbers in the revised election timetable released on Monday.
This came against the backdrop of reports that President Bola Tinubu had empowered governors of the party to decide who gets its ticket to contest the 2027 general election.
However, the APC has now published the account details for aspirants seeking its ticket to contest the 2027 general elections to pay for their expression of interest and nomination forms.
This was contained in the party’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections published on Monday.
According to the revised schedule, the presidential primary election will now hold on 23 May, while that of governorship is slated for 20 May 2026.
State House of Assembly primary elections will also take place on 20 May; Senate primaries on 18 May; and House of Representatives primaries on 15 May 2026.
When contacted, the chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, said he could not comment on the allegations.
Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Hon. Oguwike Nwachuku, Uzodimma assured APC aspirants of transparent and credible primaries in the states.
The governor said the party would uphold the highest standards of internal democracy and fair competition, urging aspirants to remain loyal and disciplined.
He encouraged aspirants to be sportsmanlike and to continue supporting the party regardless of the outcome of the primaries.
The Chief Press Secretary insisted he was speaking on behalf of Governor Uzodimma but could not respond to allegations of a planned bulk purchase of nomination forms by APC governors.
According to him, Uzodimma is a democrat and will always adhere strictly to democratic principles.
He stressed that the large number of aspirants reflects the rising popularity and acceptance of the party in the state, attributing this to what he described as the people-oriented policies and programmes of the administration.
He commended party members, National Assembly lawmakers, state legislators, and party officials for their continued support, adding that the APC had consolidated its position in the state.
He emphasised that transparent primaries and inclusive processes are the ingredients that strengthen internal cohesion within the system.
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