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INEC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities, bringing the key election dates forward after changes to the legal framework, following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026.

Under the updated plan, Nigerians will vote for President and the National Assembly on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

Full revised timetable (as listed)

S/N	Activity	Date
1	Notice of Election	13 Feb 2026
2	Submission of Political Parties’ Register of Members to INEC	1 Apr 2026 – 21 Apr 2026
3	Party primaries + dispute resolution	23 Apr 2026 – 30 May 2026
4	Upload nomination forms (EC9/EC9A–E etc.) via portal	P&NA: 27 Jun 2026 (9:00am) – 11 Jul 2026 (6:00pm) • Gov/SHoA: 18 Jul 2026 (9:00am) – 8 Aug 2026 (6:00pm)
5	Publish candidates’ personal particulars (EC9)	P&NA: 14 Aug 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 20 Aug 2026
6	Campaigns start	P&NA: 19 Aug 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 9 Sep 2026
7	Last day for withdrawal/replacement	P&NA: 22 Aug 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 19 Sep 2026
8	Last day to submit nomination forms (EC13A–E)	P&NA: 29 Aug 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 26 Sep 2026
9	Publish final list of nominated candidates	P&NA: 12 Sep 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 10 Oct 2026
10	Deadline for polling agents’ names to LG Electoral Officer	P&NA: 10 Dec 2026 • Gov/SHoA: 6 Jan 2027
11	Publish official register of voters	15 Dec 2026
12	Publish Notice of Poll	29 Dec 2026
13	Campaigns end	P&NA: 14 Jan 2027 • Gov/SHoA: 4 Feb 2027
14	Election day	P&NA: 16 Jan 2027 • Gov/SHoA: 6 Feb 2027