The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2027 general elections, Peak Newspaper reports.
According to the revised timetable, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will take place on February 6, 2027. Additionally, the Osun gubernatorial election has been rescheduled to August 15, 2026.
These changes are part of INEC’s efforts to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework introduced by the 2026 Act.
The commission has also adjusted other key dates, including party primaries and campaign periods, to align with the revised election schedule.
This is a change from the previously announced dates of February 20, 2027, and March 6, 2027, respectively.
