The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election following changes to Nigeria’s electoral law.
The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2027.
However, the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, introduced new statutory timelines for electoral activities.
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INEC said it reviewed and realigned its timetable to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the new law.
Under the revised schedule, Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The Commission also outlined key milestones ahead of the polls. Party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from them, will commence on April 23, 2026, and end on May 30, 2026. Campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will begin on August 19, 2026, while campaigns for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will start on September 9, 2026.
INEC reminded political parties that all campaigns must end 24 hours before election day, in line with the law, and warned that it would strictly enforce compliance with the approved timetable.