The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it has no plans to extend the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s National Chairman, Nantewe Yilwatda, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja, noting that the process is proceeding according to schedule.
Yilwatda explained that any decision on a possible extension would be taken by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), in line with due process.
“The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) will decide at its meeting if there will be any room for extension.
“There is a timeline for activities and if there will be any extension we will follow due process.
“There is presently no extension for the sales of the forms,” he said.
He commended the smooth conduct of the exercise, describing it as a sign of a well-organised primary process and confidence in the party’s chances in the 2027 elections.
“The APC remains one of the most democratic political parties in the country which provides level playing ground to all its members.
“Someone has even picked a form to contest the presidency and this shows the level of democracy we have in Nigeria.
“The number of people coming to contest in our party tells us that it is the most acceptable in Nigeria.
“There is currently no challenge in the sale of forms as the banks had been doing the needful with party staff overseeing the clearance.
“The department in charge of receipts is up to its duties and are monitoring the social media to ascertain if people are complaining,” he said.
According to reports, the APC scheduled the sale of forms to run from April 25 to May 2.