INEC Announces Schedule for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for the 2027 General Elections, which includes important dates you should note.
Election Dates:
– Presidential and National Assembly Elections: Saturday, February 20, 2027
– Governorship and State Assembly Elections: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Campaign Periods:
– Presidential and National Assembly Elections: November 18, 2026 – February 19, 2027
– Governorship and State Assembly Elections: December 15, 2026 – March 5, 2027
OTHER KEY ACTIVITIES:
– 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 is also a proposal to amend the Electoral Act to move the elections to November 2026, but this is still under consideration.
