APC unveils timetable for Ekiti governorship election

In the timetable signed by its National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungun and posted on the X handle on Friday, the party outlined the dates and processes leading to the election.

It pegged the expression of interest and nomination forms for the election at N10 million and N40 million respectively.

The notice read: “The sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for the governorship position will run from Monday, August 18 to Monday, September 2, 2025.

“The last day for submission of completed Governorship Nomination Form, Expression of Interest Forms, and accompanying documents & submission of Delegate Forms” is set for Thursday, 11th September, 2025.

“Any appeals regarding screening outcomes must be submitted by Saturday, September 26, 2025.

“The Delegates Congress will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, followed by the “Delegate Congress Appeal on Friday, October 3, 2025.

 “The Primary Election will take place on Monday, 27th October, 2025, while appeals arising from the primary will be entertained from Wednesday, 29th to Thursday, 30th October, 2025.

“A congress will be convened to ratify the result of the Gubernatorial Primary Election in compliance with Article 84 (4): (b) & (c) of the 2022 Electoral Act (as amended)” on Tuesday, 28th October, 2025.

“Aspirants can collect access codes for submission of nomination forms from Monday, 10th November, 2025″, while the “Submission of list of nominated candidate to NWC is scheduled for Wednesday, 7th January, 2026” and the “Final list of candidate to be submitted on the INEC Portal must be completed by Friday, 16th January, 2026.

“Campaign activities will officially commence on Monday, 6th April, 2026, leading up to the final day of campaign/grand finale on

 Thursday, 18th June, 2026.

” The gubernatorial election itself is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 20th June, 2026.”