INEC Fixes January 16 for Presidential, N’Assembly Elections, Governorship, Assembly February 6

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections. Presidential and National Assembly elections will now be held on Saturday, 16 January 2027, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections are set for Saturday, 6 February 2027. The change follows the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, which altered statutory timelines for pre‑election activities. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the adjustments ensure compliance with the new legal framework.

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Reported by 7 sources: This Day, Channels TV, ripples, osun_defender, Arise News, Blueprint, The Nation. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria, Punch Nigeria, The Guardian Nigeria.