The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has formally obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The forms were presented to Faleke on Tuesday in Abuja by the APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, who officially declared the nomination process open.
Faleke, who is also the founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, completed the purchase of the forms valued at N100 million on behalf of the president.
This development marks a formal step toward Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid, signalling early political mobilisation within the ruling APC.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined the timetable for the 2027 general elections.
According to the commission, presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027.
INEC also disclosed that political parties will conduct their primaries, including the resolution of related disputes, between April 23, 2026, and May 30, 2026.
Campaign activities for presidential and National Assembly elections are expected to commence on August 19, 2026, while campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections will begin on September 9, 2026.
The early acquisition of nomination forms by Tinubu’s camp underscores the intensifying preparations ahead of what is expected to be a closely watched electoral contest.
