Nigerian newspapers review: [2027 elections] APC, 4 other parties ready

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INEC released the February 20, 2027 general election timetable, which parties said caught many of them off guard and prompted a scramble to regain momentum. The National Assembly highlighted reforms in the Electoral Act 2026, including a special fund for INEC, compulsory electronic transmission of results, and mandatory digital registers for parties. The All Progressives Congress (APC) asserted that recent FCT Area Council election results reflected voter approval of President Bola Tinubu's leadership, while other headlines covered export policy and oil revenue transfers. The developments suggest parties will need to adjust strategies ahead of the upcoming elections as the new electoral framework is implemented.

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