The All Progressives Congress produced governorship candidates in 25 states on Thursday but rescheduled its primaries in Kwara and Bauchi states to Friday, May 22, 2026.

National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, in a statement from the party’s Abuja secretariat, said the National Working Committee approved the new dates after consultations with stakeholders to ensure a transparent, orderly, peaceful, and credible process. State House of Assembly primaries for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara were also moved to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

In Kwara, the postponement came after party members had already gathered in several wards. Eight governorship aspirants subsequently withdrew from the race and declared support for Ambassador Yahaya Seriki. Those who stepped down include Prof. Wale Sulaiman, Dr Mohammed Bio, Dr Toyin Alabi, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Captain Ahmad Mahmoud, Hajia Aisha Patigi, Dr Salako Oluwatoyin, and Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.

In Bauchi, supporters of aspirant Nura Soro staged protests at the hotel housing the electoral committee, alleging attempts to influence the process and demanding a free and fair exercise.

The party confirmed that despite the delays in Kwara and Bauchi, candidates emerged in 25 other states and urged members to comply with the revised timelines ahead of the 2026 general elections.