The Accord Party has announced April 25, 2026, as the deadline for the purchase of nomination and expression of interest forms for aspirants seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Dele Oladeji, disclosed this in a statement on Friday following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Oladeji said the party has concluded key decisions regarding its pre-election activities, including the cost of nomination forms, the timetable for primaries, and the mode of primary elections to be adopted.
According to him, the NEC meeting provided an opportunity for the party leadership to fine-tune its strategy and ensure readiness ahead of the 2027 polls.
“We are also warning of the closure of the electoral window on April 25. Membership registration ends on April 26, the same as the purchase of nomination forms,” he stated.
A breakdown of the approved fees shows that governorship aspirants will pay N10 million for nomination forms and N5 million for expression of interest forms. For senatorial aspirants, the fees are pegged at N5 million and N2.5 million respectively.
Similarly, aspirants vying for seats in the House of Representatives are expected to pay N3.5 million for nomination forms and N1.5 million for expression of interest forms.
For state House of Assembly positions, the party fixed N1 million for nomination forms and N500,000 for expression of interest forms, making it the lowest category among the elective offices listed.
Oladeji further revealed that the party’s primary elections have been scheduled to take place on May 21, 2026, in line with its preparations for the next general elections.
He emphasized that the Accord Party is positioning itself as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking a shift in governance, particularly in Lagos State.
“Accord is the party to vote for. If you desire a change in governance, then you need to change the party that will govern Lagos State from 2027,” he said.
The party chairman also used the opportunity to call on Nigerians, especially those he described as “patriotic change agents,” to join the party, contest for positions, and contribute to governance.
“Accord is making a clarion call for patriotic change agents to join the party, contest and win, to be involved in the governance of Lagos State,” he added.
Oladeji assured members and supporters that the party is committed to reforms and would play a leading role in addressing what he described as bad leadership across the country.
Political observers note that the announcement marks an early start to internal party processes as political parties begin to prepare for the 2027 elections. Setting clear timelines and fees for aspirants is seen as a key step in organising credible primaries and attracting candidates.
With the deadline for nomination forms fast approaching, aspirants interested in contesting under the Accord Party platform are expected to complete their registration and documentation within the stipulated timeframe.
The party’s early preparations signal its intention to strengthen its presence and competitiveness, particularly in Lagos State, where it aims to challenge established political dominance in the next electoral cycle.
