APGA Releases Timetable, Dates, For 2025 Bye-election Primaries

...As forms for the Senate costs N10 million; House of Representatives cost N6 million and State House of Assemblies cost N2.5 million, with concessions for specific groups 

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has released its official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2025 National and State Assembly bye-election primaries,

in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, timetable.

The party pegged the cost of the forms at N10 million for the Senate, N6 million for the House of Representatives, and N2.5 million for the State House of Assembly.

A statement signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, in Abuja, noted that the bye-elections would be held across two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state constituencies on August 16, 2025.

According to the timetable, the processes would kickoff with the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms from July 3 to July 9, 2025, followed by the screening of aspirants on July 12, with appeal hearings slated for July 13.

Ward congresses to elect ad-hoc delegates will hold on July 15 across the respective electoral wards, even as primary elections for the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assemblies will hold on July 21, 2025, alongside the resolution of any disputes or appeals arising from such primaries.

APGA however, announced concessions for specific groups, noting that, “Female aspirants and aspirants living with disabilities shall pay only 50% of the amounts stipulated above for both the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.” 

Forms are available exclusively at the APGA National Secretariat and must be obtained via a non-refundable bank draft or manager’s cheque payable to APGA, even as aspirants must return completed forms along with proof of payment, party membership card, and copies of academic certificates.

Mbaeri further said, “The party reserves the right and unfettered discretion to issue Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to credible and eligible aspirants at any time before the scheduled primary election,” pointing out that, the schedule might be adjusted to reflect electoral realities and INEC directives.

“The dates specified above are subject to change. The Party reserves the right to make adjustments, provided such changes align with the INEC timetable,” Mbaeri added, and further urged all prospective aspirants to comply strictly with the directives and electoral guidelines for the bye-elections.