INEC Schedules Mock Poll for November Ahead of Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set November 28, 2026, for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise as part of preparations for the presidential elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. This exercise aims to test upgrades to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and electronic results transmission.

Concurrently, the commission has begun distributing non-sensitive materials to various states in anticipation of the elections. In a related incident, the Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into an attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress during a town hall meeting for the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held in Oregun, Lagos.

Additionally, the House of Representatives has established an ad hoc committee to investigate instances of political violence and disruptions of political activities across Nigeria as the elections approach.