The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday released the official timetable and fee structure for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, detailing key dates for nomination, screening, delegate congresses, and the primary election. The process will begin with a notice of election to the state chapter on October 3, 2025, followed by an update of the membership register across the state between October 20 and October 31, 2025. Only members listed in the updated register who have paid their dues continuously for at least one year by February 2025 will be eligible to participate as voters or aspirants.
The sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will start on November 12, 2025, with the deadline for submitting completed forms and supporting documents set for December 1, 2025. To promote inclusivity, the APC announced concessions for women, youths, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Female aspirants and PWDs are required to purchase only the Expression of Interest Form, while the Nomination Form will be provided free of charge. Youth aspirants between 25 and 40 years old will receive a 50% discount on the Nomination Form.
The fees for the Osun governorship contest are ₦10 million for the Expression of Interest Form and ₦40 million for the Nomination Form, totaling ₦50 million. Delegate forms are priced at ₦5,000. These forms will be available at the APC Directorate of Organization located at the National Headquarters in Abuja. Only financial members with at least three months of active membership before the congress and a monthly subscription of ₦200 will be eligible to participate in delegate elections.
The timetable also includes the screening of aspirants, publication of results, appeal hearings, and the conduct of the governorship primary election, followed by a congress to ratify the primary results in accordance with the 2022 Electoral Act (as amended). Members and aspirants seeking more information have been advised to contact the party’s Directorate of Organization.
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