INEC announces new 2027 general election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The changes follow the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. The new schedule shifts key election dates earlier than previously planned. Professor Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman, signed the revised timetable.
Key takeaways
- The Presidential and National Assembly elections will now be held on January 16, 2027, instead of the previously scheduled date.
- Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are set for February 6, 2027.
- Preparatory activities begin as early as 1st April 2026, with the notice of election issued on 13th February 2026.
- Party primaries are scheduled between 23rd April 2026 and 30th May 2026, and campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections start on 19th August 2026.
- The final list of nominated candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be published on 12th September 2026.
