INEC reschedules 2027 elections, sets Jan for presidential poll

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to 16 January 2027 and the governorship and state assembly elections to 6 February 2027. The commission said the changes are required after the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduce new statutory timelines. INEC stated that the new schedule aligns with the 1999 Constitution and the 2026 Act, and it outlined key dates for party primaries, campaign periods and the end of campaigns. A specific adjustment was made for the Osun State governorship election, shifting it from 8 August to 15 August 2026. Stakeholders were urged to adhere to the revised dates and the commission warned of strict enforcement of campaign rules.

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Reported by 5 sources: ripples, This Day, osun_defender, Blueprint, Vanguard. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria, Punch Nigeria. Also confirmed by new_telegraph.