The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for polls, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration nationwide.
INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, made the announcement on Friday during a news conference held in Abuja, confirming the commission’s readiness to conduct the elections as planned.
Election Dates Announced
According to the timetable, Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 20, 2027, while Governorship and State Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
Campaign Periods
The commission disclosed that official campaigns for Presidential and National Assembly candidates will run from November 18, 2026, to February 19, 2027.
Campaigns for Governorship and State Assembly elections will begin on December 15, 2026, and end on March 5, 2027, exactly 24 hours before the elections.
Voter Registration And Party Activities
INEC also revealed that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence in April 2026 and end in January 2027, allowing eligible Nigerians enough time to register or update their voter details.
Political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between July 1 and September 30, 2026, while submission of candidate lists will take place from October 1 to October 31, 2026. The final list of candidates is set to be published on November 15, 2026.
INEC Reaffirms Preparedness
The electoral body noted that despite delays in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, it has completed preparations for the election timetable. Amupitan reiterated that INEC remains fully prepared for the 2027 general elections and all off-cycle polls.