The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rolled out the timetable for the 2027 General Elections, with relevant updates.
According to the body, while the Presidential and National Assembly Elections would hold on Saturday, February 20, 2027, the Governorship and State Assembly Elections would hold on Saturday, March 6, 2027
Campaign Periods:
The Presidential and National Assembly Elections will commence from November 18, 2026 through February 19, 2027 while the Governorship and State Assembly Elections would take place from December 15, 2026 through March 5, 2027
Key updates
Continuous Voter Registration (CVR): April 2026 – January 2027
Submission of Candidate Lists: October 1-31, 2026
Publication of Final Candidate List: November 15, 2026
Party Primaries: July 1 – September 30, 2026.
There’s also a proposal to amend the Electoral Act to move the elections to November 2026, but this is still pending.
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