Breaking: INEC moves 2027 presidential poll to January, shifts Osun guber

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on 16 January 2027, following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. INEC chairman Joash Amupitan said the new legal framework required a review of previously set dates, and National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna added that the schedule was realigned to ensure compliance with the 2026 Act. The revised timetable also moves the governorship and state house elections to 6 February 2027 and shifts the Osun State governorship election from 8 August 2026 to 15 August 2026. These changes alter the election calendar and will affect campaign planning and voter preparation ahead of the upcoming polls.

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Single source: Vanguard. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by ripples. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria.