The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, detailing key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration.
According to the schedule issued by INEC, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled to follow two weeks later, on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
The commission also announced the approved campaign timelines for political parties and candidates.
Campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on November 18, 2026, and conclude on February 19, 2027 — 24 hours before election day.
Similarly, campaigns for the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will begin on December 15, 2026, and end on March 5, 2027, also 24 hours ahead of the polls.
INEC urged political parties and stakeholders to adhere strictly to the approved timetable to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process
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