The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set February 20, 2027 as the date for Nigeria’s next Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow two weeks later, on March 6, 2027.
The announcement was made in Abuja on Friday during a press briefing by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. According to the commission, preparations for the 2027 general elections are already underway, including the completion of the election timetable and schedule of activities.
INEC had earlier disclosed on February 4 that it had finalized its timetable, despite ongoing delays surrounding the amendment of the Electoral Act at the National Assembly. The commission confirmed that the proposed schedule has been forwarded to lawmakers.
However, INEC cautioned that certain aspects of the timetable may be subject to adjustments depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed into law.
The development comes amid public concerns over the pace of legislative action on electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 polls.
Source: Punch
