The Labour Party has officially rolled out its timetable and financial requirements ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting clear dates for primaries across all elective positions and outlining nomination fees for aspirants.
The party confirmed that its primary elections will be conducted in two phases, with governorship and House of Assembly primaries scheduled for May 27, 2026, while National Assembly and presidential primaries will hold on May 29, 2026.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, who said the schedule aligns with the Nigerian Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026, and INEC’s revised election timetable.
According to the timeline, the sale of nomination forms begins on May 6, 2026, and closes on May 16, 2026. Submission of completed forms is set for May 17 to May 18, 2026.
Screening of aspirants will follow shortly after, with governorship and House of Assembly candidates scheduled for May 20, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will be screened on May 22. Results are expected to be released on May 23.
The party added that appeals arising from the screening will be handled on May 24 for state-level aspirants and May 25 for national positions, before the final list of cleared candidates is published on May 26.
On nomination fees, the Labour Party pegged House of Assembly aspirants at ₦3 million, House of Representatives at ₦5 million, and Senate aspirants at ₦10 million.
Governorship aspirants will pay ₦25 million, while presidential hopefuls are required to pay a total of ₦50 million, split between expression of interest and nomination forms.
However, the party made a notable exception for Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating that he will receive both forms free of charge in recognition of his performance in office.
The statement also introduced concessions for women, persons with disabilities, and youths aged 25 to 30, who will only be required to pay for expression of interest forms across all categories.
The Labour Party urged all prospective aspirants who are yet to register to complete their membership registration before the May 4 deadline, ahead of submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The announcement signals the beginning of early political positioning within the party as Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 election cycle.
