THE Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced an extension of the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest forms for aspirants seeking to contest elective positions in the State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorship elections.
In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu (Esq.) sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, the party said the earlier deadline of 6:00pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, has now been extended to 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
According to the party, the screening of aspirants who have purchased and duly completed their Expression of Interest forms will commence on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and will run until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
It further stated that the collection and return of Nomination Forms for all screened and cleared aspirants will begin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and close on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The party, however, stressed that no further extension will be granted beyond the newly announced deadline, urging all aspirants to ensure strict compliance.
The NDC also disclosed that the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for the Office of the President has been officially closed.
All aspirants are expected to appear for screening and pre-qualification interviews at designated centres across the country, as earlier advertised, and must come with required documents, including educational certificates, birth certificate or declaration of age, four recent passport photographs, a copy of voter’s identification card, NDC membership card, and a copy of their curriculum vitae.
The party further directed that all documents submitted to the screening committee must be provided in six copies each.
It explained that screening will be based on key considerations, including the wishes of the electorate, local peculiarities, capacity and competence of aspirants, and character.
The Screening Committee was also instructed to take into account the party’s affirmative action policy, especially in relation to women, youths, and persons living with disabilities.
