The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the election dates on Friday during a news conference in Abuja, where he unveiled the commission’s timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.
The announcement comes amid concerns over delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act, which is currently before the National Assembly.
INEC had earlier, on February 4, revealed that it had completed its election timetable despite the pending amendment to the law. The commission also confirmed that the timetable had been forwarded to lawmakers for review.
However, INEC cautioned that certain aspects of the election schedule could be adjusted depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed into law.
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