Independent National Electoral Commission fixes February 20, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections schedule to hold on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly will take place on March 6, 2027.
Penpushing reports that the Chairman of the Commission Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Friday at a press conference held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an announcement coming amid growing concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) it would be recalled had on February 4, 2026 indicated that it had completed work on the election timetable and schedule of activities despite the delay.
Penpushing further reports that the commission explained that it had submitted its timetable to lawmakers but cautioned that some items in the schedule of activities could be affected depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed.
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