The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official schedule for the 2026 congresses, covering ward, local government area (LGA), state, zonal, and national levels. This timetable outlines key dates for membership registration, form purchases, screenings, congresses, and appeals, leading up to the national convention in March 2026. Stay updated with this comprehensive APC election schedule 2026 to track all important milestones.
Below is the detailed APC congress timetable 2026 presented in an easy-to-read table format for quick reference.
| Date(s) | Event/Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 – January 30, 2026 | Membership e-Registration | Nationwide electronic registration and digital membership update, including NIN verification, to boost youth participation and grassroots engagement. Ends on January 30, 2026. |
| February 2, 2026 | Issuance of Notices for Congresses | Notices issued to state and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapters for upcoming congresses. |
| February 4 – February 9, 2026 | Purchase and Submission of Forms for Ward and LGA Congresses | Aspirants buy and submit forms for positions at ward and local government levels. |
| February 10, 2026 | Inauguration of Screening Committees for Ward and LGA | Committees set up to screen aspirants for ward and LGA positions. |
| February 11 – February 13, 2026 | Screening of Aspirants for Ward and LGA | Evaluation of candidates for ward and local government congresses. |
| February 18, 2026 | Ward Congresses | Elections for ward-level party officials. |
| February 19, 2026 | Appeals from Ward Congresses | Hearing of appeals arising from ward elections. |
| February 20, 2026 | Local Government Area (LGA) Congresses | Elections for LGA officials, including three delegates (one female) to the national convention. |
| February 21, 2026 | Appeals from LGA Congresses | Hearing of appeals from LGA elections. |
| February 23 – February 27, 2026 | Purchase and Submission of Forms for State Executives | Aspirants obtain and submit forms for state-level executive positions. (Note: Original schedule lists 2025, but context confirms 2026.) |
| Late February – Early March 2026 | Screening and Appeals for State Executives | Screening of state aspirants followed by appeals process. |
| March 7, 2026 | State Congresses | Elections for state-level party officials. |
| March 9 – March 11, 2026 | Appeals from State Congresses | Hearing of appeals from state elections. |
| March 12 – March 17, 2026 | Purchase and Submission of Forms for Zonal Congresses and National Convention | Forms available for zonal positions and national convention delegates. |
| March 18, 2026 | Inauguration of Zonal Congresses | Setup and preparation for zonal-level congresses. |
| March 19 – March 20, 2026 | Screening of Aspirants for Zonal Congresses | Evaluation of candidates for zonal positions. |
| March 21, 2026 | Zonal Congresses | Elections held across six geopolitical zones: Southwest (Ibadan), Southeast (Enugu), Southsouth (Rivers/Cross River), Northwest (Kaduna), Northeast (Gombe/Bauchi), Northcentral (Nasarawa). |
| March 23, 2026 | Appeals from Zonal Congresses | Hearing of appeals from zonal elections. |
| March 25 – March 28, 2026 | APC National Convention | Climax of the process with national-level elections and party leadership decisions. |
This APC congress timetable 2026 is based on the official schedule ratified by the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) and endorsed by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). It emphasizes transparency, accountability, and party unity. For the latest updates or changes, check official APC channels. If you’re an APC member or aspirant, ensure compliance with the party’s constitution under Articles 11 and 17. Stay informed on Nigeria’s political landscape with this essential APC election schedule 2026 guide!
