INEC Releases Revised Timetable For 2027 General Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.

A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,Malam Mohammed Haruna says the Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, 20th February 2027 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections and Saturday, 6th March 2027 for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections pursuant to the Electoral Act, 2022.

It indicates that Following the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, which introduced adjustments to statutory timelines governing pre-election and electoral activities, the Commission has reviewed and realigned the Schedule to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework.

The Commission announces that the Presidential and National Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 16th January 2027 while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 6th February 2027.

It explains that Conduct of Party Primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from primaries, will commence on 23rd April 2026 and end on 30th May 2026.

* Presidential and National Assembly campaigns will commence on 19th August 2026.

* Governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns will commence on 9th September 2026.

As provided by law, INEC says campaigns shall end 24 hours before the Election Day.

“Political parties are strongly advised to adhere strictly to these timelines as the Commission will enforce compliance with the law.”

It also explains that, the Osun State Governorship Election, earlier fixed for Saturday, 8th August 2026, has been rescheduled to Saturday, 15th August 2026.

The Commission also notes that some activities in respect of the Ekiti and Osun Governorship Elections have already been conducted.

However, it says the remaining activities will now be implemented strictly in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026.

The revised dates are consistent with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2026.

Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji