By: Ayoade Esther Damola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the dates for the purchase and submission of forms for the upcoming Zonal Congress and National Convention.
According to the party, the purchase and submission of forms will now close on March 23, 2026.
The initial closing date is 12 March 2026.
The new date was announced on Tuesday through a press statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary.
The party also announced a change of venue for the South-South Zonal Congress which is now scheduled to be held in Asaba, Delta State.
The party however said these extensions would not in any way affect the scheduled dates for the conduct of the Zonal Congress and the National Convention.
The party said it has officially notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as required by law of the changes.
The statement reads: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to inform all members, stakeholders and the general public that the Party has approved an extension of the dates for the purchase and submission of forms for the upcoming Zonal Congress and National Convention.
“Accordingly, purchase and submission of forms will now hold from March 12, 2026 to March 23, 2026.
“The Party wishes to clarify that this adjustment does not affect the previously scheduled dates for the conduct of the Zonal Congress and the National Convention. The Zonal Congress will hold on March 25, 2026, while the National Convention will take place from March 26 to March 27, 2026, as earlier announced.
“Further, the Party hereby announces a change in venue for the South-South Zonal Congress now scheduled to be held in Asaba, Delta State.
“Official notice of these changes in the schedule of activities has been duly given to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as required by law.
“Our great Party urges all members and stakeholders to take note of these updates and make necessary adjustments.”
