Breaking: INEC reschedules 2027 general election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission announced a revision of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. According to a statement by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the presidential and National Assembly elections will now be held on 16 January 2027, while governorship and state assembly elections are set for 6 February 2027. The change follows the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which required a review of statutory timelines. INEC also indicated that party primaries will run from 23 April to 30 May 2026 and campaign periods will begin on 19 August 2026 for federal contests and 9 September 2026 for state contests. The adjustments shift the election calendar forward by about a month.

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Single source: Blueprint. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by This Day, Channels TV, ripples. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria, The Guardian Nigeria.