Election Shake-up: INEC Unveils Revised 2027 Calendar Under New Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, aligning the electoral calendar with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

🗳️ Key 2027 Election Dates

• Presidential & National Assembly Elections: January 16, 2027

• Governorship & State Houses of Assembly Elections: February 6, 2027

• Osun Governorship Election: August 15, 2026 (rescheduled)

INEC stated that the updated schedule ensures full compliance with the new legal framework and the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

📌 Political Parties Timeline

• Party Primaries: April 23 – May 30, 2026

• Presidential/NASS Campaigns Begin: August 19, 2026

• Governorship/State Assembly Campaigns Begin: September 9, 2026

• Campaigns must end 24 hours before election day, as required by law.

Voting in progress
photo credit: INEC

INEC urged political parties and stakeholders to strictly follow the new timetable, emphasizing its commitment to credible, peaceful, and transparent elections.

With the 2027 elections now firmly scheduled, political momentum is set to intensify nationwide.

Written by Boom RadioNG