The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the date for the mandatory screening of all aspirants seeking the party’s nomination for national offices. This crucial step precedes the party’s forthcoming national convention, a key event in Nigeria’s political calendar.
According to an official notice from the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, the exercise is compulsory for every candidate who has successfully purchased and submitted the required Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. The screening is scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Aspirants are required to attend in person, bringing all original documents for physical verification.
The committee’s notice, signed by its Secretary, Isa Yuguda, underscores the non-negotiable nature of the attendance. It was disseminated through the party’s official communication channels, including its verified X (formerly Twitter) platform, which also provides contact details for further clarification.
Ahead of the date, aspirants have been strongly advised to arrive early and ensure they are in possession of every document listed in the nomination guidelines. This is to facilitate an efficient and orderly verification process for all candidates.
The screening is a foundational procedural step for the APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, as it prepares for its national convention. The convention will ultimately select the party’s flag bearers for the 2027 general elections. The March 24 screening thus marks the first formal phase in determining who will contest on the APC platform for positions including the presidency, national assembly seats, and other federal roles. The outcome of this process will shape the party’s electoral strategy and lineup for the next election cycle.
