Nigeria Democratic Congress Closes Presidential Forms Sale, Extends Others

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has closed the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the position of president. The party extended the deadline for collection of Expression of Interest Forms for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and governorship positions. The new deadline is 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Screening of aspirants who purchased and completed the forms will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and end on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Collection and return of nomination forms for screened and cleared aspirants will run from May 20 to May 26, 2026. The party stated that no further extension will be granted beyond the new deadline.

Aspirants must submit six copies of required documents, including educational certificates, birth certificate or declaration of age, four recent passport photographs, copy of voter's identification card, NDC membership card, and curriculum vitae.

Screening will consider the wishes of the electorate, local conditions, capacity and competence of aspirants, and character. The Screening Committee will also apply the party's affirmative action policy for women, youths, and persons living with disabilities. Aspirants are encouraged to pursue consensus-building. Only those cleared through screening will be eligible to purchase nomination forms.