NDC Extends Deadline for Collection of Expression of Interest Forms to May 24

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced an extension of the deadline for the collection of its Expression of Interest Forms for aspirants seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a press statement signed by Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party disclosed that the deadline, initially scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, has now been extended to 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
According to the statement, the extension applies to aspirants contesting for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorship positions.
The party further announced that screening of aspirants who have purchased and completed the Expression of Interest Forms will commence on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and end on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 6:00 p.m.
It added that the collection and return of Nomination Forms for screened and cleared aspirants will begin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and close on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
However, the party clarified that the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for the Office of the President has officially closed.
The NDC directed all aspirants to appear for screening and pre-qualification interviews at designated venues nationwide with the following documents:
Educational certificates
Birth certificate or declaration of age
Four recent passport photographs
Copy of voter’s identification card
NDC membership card
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The party noted that all documents submitted to the Screening Committee must be provided in six copies each.
According to the statement, screening and clearance of aspirants will be based on several criteria, including the wishes of the electorate, local peculiarities, capacity and competence, as well as character.
The Screening Committee was also instructed to observe the party’s affirmative action policy for women, youths, and persons living with disabilities.
The party encouraged aspirants to embrace consensus-building, emphasizing that only cleared aspirants would be eligible to purchase Nomination Forms.
“All aspirants are advised to strictly comply with the guidelines and timelines,” the statement concluded.