APC Extends 2027 Election Forms Deadlines: Fact Check

Claim 1 The APC extended the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to midnight on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Evidence Tribune Online reported that the party pushed the sale deadline to that exact date and time. Punch published the same extension, citing the APC’s X post. MSN also carried the announcement, noting the midnight cutoff on 6 May 2026.

Verdict True.

Analysis Three independent outlets reproduced the APC’s official statement, showing consistent details about the sale period. No contradictory reports were found, giving high confidence in the accuracy of the date.

Claim 2 Aspirants must submit their completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to the APC by midnight on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

Evidence MSN stated that the submission deadline was moved to midnight on 7 May 2026. Punch confirmed the same deadline in its coverage of the party’s announcement. Tribune Online also listed the Thursday midnight cutoff for form submission.

Verdict True.

Analysis The submission date appears verbatim in the APC’s X update and was echoed by all three news sources, leaving no room for discrepancy.

Claim 3 The APC will screen aspirants from Friday, 8 May 2026 through Tuesday, 12 May 2026, and will publish the list of screened aspirants on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

Evidence Tribune Online noted the screening window running from 8 to 12 May with results set for 13 May. MSN repeated the same eight‑to‑twelve May screening period and the 13 May publication date. Punch confirmed both the screening schedule and the Wednesday release of the screened list.

Verdict True.

Analysis The screening timeline and publication date match the APC’s official communication, and each outlet independently verified the same schedule, reinforcing the claim’s reliability.

Looking ahead, observers should watch whether any further adjustments are made to the electoral timetable as parties finalize their candidate lists and as the Independent National Electoral Commission releases its own 2027 election guidelines.