APGA Releases Timetable for 2026 Anambra LG Primaries

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable for the 2026 Anambra State local government primary elections, outlining key dates and procedures for the selection of chairmanship and councillorship candidates.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Awka by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, APGA said the timetable was approved in line with the party’s constitution and the schedule of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC).

According to the party, the sale and return of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will be conducted at APGA’s Regional Secretariat in Awka from January 27 to February 6.

Screening of chairmanship and councillorship aspirants is scheduled to take place from February 7 to 11 across the state’s 21 local government areas and 326 wards. Appeals arising from the screening exercise will be heard on February 13.

The party further disclosed that ward congresses to elect councillorship candidates and ad-hoc delegates will be held on February 14, while the chairmanship primary election is slated for February 15 in Awka. Appeals from the primaries are expected to be resolved on February 16.

APGA fixed the cost of nomination forms at ₦6 million for chairmanship aspirants and ₦600,000 for councillorship aspirants, noting that female aspirants and persons with disabilities will pay 50 per cent of the stipulated fees.

The party stressed that all payments are non-refundable and added that the timetable remains provisional and subject to review.