APC reschedules governorship, state assembly primaries in Bauchi, Kwara, Zamfara

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the rescheduling of its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara states.

The decision was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the statement, the governorship primaries in Bauchi and Kwara states will now hold on Friday, May 22, 2026, while State House of Assembly primaries for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara State have been moved to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

The party said the adjustment followed approval by its National Working Committee (NWC) after consultations with relevant stakeholders.

“The decision was approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) following consultations with relevant stakeholders and in furtherance of the party’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, orderly, peaceful and credible primary election process,” the statement read.

The APC added that the rescheduling is part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and ensure credible outcomes in its primary elections.