The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, with governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027.
Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman, announced the election schedule at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.
The declaration comes amid mounting concerns about the delayed approval of the modified Electoral Act, which is currently before the National Assembly.
Despite the delay, the commission said on February 4 that it had completed work on the election calendar and schedule of events.
The commission stated that it has submitted its timetable to lawmakers but warned that some things on the schedule of operations may be affected depending on when the new Electoral Act is finally passed.
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