The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, ending weeks of speculation.
During a press briefing held today in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, formally presented the notice of election along with the schedule of activities for the upcoming polls.
Prof. Amupitan explained that, according to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the tenures of the President, Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors (except in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun States) will end on May 28, 2027. Membership of the National and State Assemblies will be dissolved on June 8, 2027.
In line with Sections 76(2), 116(2), 132(2), and 178(2) of the Constitution, elections for these offices must be conducted not earlier than 150 days and not later than 30 days before the expiration of the incumbents’ terms. This follows the provisions of the Constitution and Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which requires INEC to publish the Notice of Election at least 360 days prior to the election date.
The INEC Chairman confirmed that the 2027 elections will cover the following positions nationwide: President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Governors and Deputy Governors (excluding the eight states mentioned); Senators; Members of the House of Representatives; and Members of the State Houses of Assembly.
The announced election dates are as follows:
Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections: March 6, 2027
Presidential and National Assembly elections: February 20, 2027
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