[UPDATED] INEC Releases Revised 2027 Elections Timetable, Presidential Poll To Hold Jan 16

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly vote to Saturday, 16 January 2027 and the governorship and state assembly vote to Saturday, 6 February 2027. The change follows the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduced new statutory timelines. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the adjustment ensures full compliance with the new legal framework. The new dates will require political parties to realign their primary schedules and campaign plans ahead of the elections.

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Reported by 5 sources: Channels TV, This Day, osun_defender, Blueprint, The Nation. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria, The Guardian Nigeria.