INEC To Issue Revised 2027 Election Timetable Under New Law

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The Independent National Electoral Commission announced it will issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general election to align with the Electoral Act 2026. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan said the original notice of election dated 13 February 2026 was issued under the previous law and must be updated. At a meeting in Abuja with Resident Electoral Commissioners, a new REC for Abia State, Dr. Chukwu Chukwu‑Emeka Joseph, was sworn in. The commission is also reviewing its transport logistics after an operations dashboard showed only 45 % of polling units opened by 8:30 am in the FCT area council elections. The revised schedule is expected to guide preparations for the upcoming presidential and other elections.

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