INEC Reveals Schedule for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled the timetable and schedule for the 2027 General Elections during a press conference held on Friday. The announcement was made by the commission's chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who dismissed earlier reports suggesting that the electoral body had already released the election timetable.
Prof. Amupitan clarified that the announcement was made in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act of 2022. According to the schedule, the presidential election is set to take place on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and senatorial elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
This announcement marks a significant step in the electoral process leading up to the next general elections in Nigeria.
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