The African Democratic Congress has announced a revised timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as internal tensions continue to rise over parallel party activities and the sale of nomination forms.

The updated schedule was made public on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.

According to the party, the adjustments to the electoral timetable were necessary to accommodate logistical arrangements and respond to requests from aspirants participating in the party’s selection process.

The leadership explained that the changes were aimed at ensuring a more inclusive and organised primary election exercise ahead of the 2027 polls.

However, the announcement comes amid growing internal disagreement within the party over the legitimacy of certain factions conducting parallel processes.

A forum of ADC state chairmen has raised concerns over the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms by a faction reportedly led by former Senate President David Mark.

The group warned that aspirants who purchase forms from the said faction risk disqualification from the 2027 electoral process, insisting that such actions violate a subsisting court order.

In a statement issued by the forum’s Publicity Secretary, Norman Obinna, the chairmen alleged that the sale of forms by the faction contravenes a judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered on April 29, 2026.

They referenced Suit No. FHC/ABJ/581/2026, presided over by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik, stating that the court ruling places legal restrictions on the activities being carried out by the faction.

The chairmen further argued that the continued sale of nomination forms by the group not only undermines party discipline but also exposes aspirants to legal and political risks ahead of the 2027 elections.

The development highlights ongoing internal struggles within the ADC as the party attempts to position itself for a more competitive role in Nigeria’s next general election cycle.