INEC Announces 2027 Election Timetable Details

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. According to the announcement made during a news conference in Abuja on Friday, the presidential and national assembly elections are set to take place on February 20, 2027.

Following this, the governorship and state assembly elections will occur on March 6, 2027. The Chairman of INEC disclosed these details, emphasizing that the election schedule has been finalized despite apparent delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act by the current National Assembly.

Further details regarding the electoral activities will be disclosed later. This announcement marks a significant step in the electoral process as Nigeria prepares for its next general elections.