INEC 2027 Governorship Candidates Announcement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will display the personal particulars of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections on August 29, 2026. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has requested INEC to disclose limits

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will display the list of candidates for the February 6, 2027, governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections on August 29. Elections will occur in 28 states, with the candidate lists enabling verification by political part

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will announce candidates for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections on August 29, 2026. This follows the August 22 deadline for candidate withdrawals, with final lists for presidential and National Assembly