BREAKING: INEC reviews timetable, fixes Jan 16 for presidential, N’Assembly elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced 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 Houses of Assembly elections to Saturday, 6 February 2027. The change follows public criticism that the earlier dates conflicted with the holy month of Ramadan. INEC cited the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026 as the legal basis for the adjustments. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna issued a statement confirming the new schedule, and the commission will now proceed with preparations under the revised timeline.

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Reported by 3 sources: The Nation, Arise News, osun_defender. Also confirmed by This Day, Channels TV. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria, Punch Nigeria, The Guardian Nigeria.