BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to January, February - Punch Newspapers

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The Independent National Electoral Commission announced a revised timetable for the 2027 elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to Saturday, January 16, 2027, and the governorship and state assembly elections to 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. The statement was issued by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna. INEC said the adjustment ensures full compliance with the new legal framework and will guide upcoming pre‑election activities.

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Reported by 8 sources: Punch Nigeria, The Guardian Nigeria, ripples, Channels TV, This Day, osun_defender, Blueprint, The Nation. Also confirmed by new_telegraph. Also confirmed by The Cable.