2027 Election Campaign Spending Limit Set at N571 Billion

The campaign expenditure limits for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria have been established, allowing a total of 146 candidates to spend a maximum of N571 billion. This figure comprises 19 presidential candidates, each permitted to spend up to N10 billion, totaling N190 billion, and 127 governorship candidates, each limited to N3 billion, amounting to N381 billion.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars of the presidential candidates, with the campaign officially commencing on August 19, 2026. Governorship elections will occur in 28 states, excluding Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun due to their off-cycle schedules.

The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State House of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027. The new Electoral Act 2026 significantly raises campaign spending limits compared to previous laws and imposes sanctions for candidates who exceed these limits.