2027: INEC announces key dates for the Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State Assembly elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Election, outlining key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration.
The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly.
INEC had earlier indicated on February 4 that it had concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, despite the delay in legislative amendments.
Schedule
According to the schedule, Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will follow two weeks later on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Campaign Timelines
The commission also released the official campaign periods for political parties and candidates:
- Presidential and National Assembly campaigns: November 18, 2026 – February 19, 2027
- Governorship and State Assembly campaigns: December 15, 2026 – March 5, 2027
Both campaign periods will end 24 hours before election day, in line with electoral guidelines.
Continuous Voter Registration
As part of preparations, INEC announced that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will begin in April 2026 and end in January, allowing eligible Nigerians to register or update their voter information.
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Party Primaries
Political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between July 1 and September 30, 2026.
Submission of candidates’ lists to INEC will take place from October 1 to October 31, 2026.
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