By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports claiming that the electoral body had already released the timetable.
Amupitan explained that the release of the election schedule is in compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended).
According to him, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, while governorship, state assembly and other elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
Campaigns for the Governorship and State Assembly elections will commence on December 15, 2026, and end on March 5, 2027 — exactly 24 hours before the respective election days.
As part of preparations, INEC also announced that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will begin in April 2026 and conclude in January 2027, allowing eligible Nigerians sufficient time to register or update their voter details.
Political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between July 1 and September 30, 2026. Submission of candidates’ lists to the commission will take place from October 1 to October 31, 2026, while the final list of candidates will be published on November 15, 2026.
