The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the dates during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act, which is currently before the National Assembly.
On February 4, INEC had indicated that it had finalised the election timetable and schedule of activities despite the delay in the amendment process.
The commission explained that the timetable had already been submitted to lawmakers but noted that certain aspects of the schedule could be adjusted depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed.
