INEC unveils 2027 Nigeria election calendar as political frenzy looms
Nigeria’s election watchdog has dropped its full roadmap for the 2027 general elections, kicking off a high-stakes cycle that could reshape Africa’s most populous nation amid rising tensions.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable Monday, detailing everything from voter sign-ups to polling days, a critical move after the controversy-plagued 2023 election that saw President Bola Tinubu squeak to victory.
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Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) kicks off nationwide in April 2026, running until January 2027.
Eligible citizens, especially 18-year-olds can register, replace damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), switch polling units or update info.
INEC calls it essential to maximize turnout and nix disenfranchisement.
The roadmap at a glance: Party primaries:
July 1–September 30, 2026 (results to INEC within 7 days; stick to party rules or face court fights),
Nominate candidates: October 1–31, 2026 (online portal only; no late entries) Final candidate list out:
November 15, 2026 Campaigns launch: Presidential/National Assembly on November 18, 2026; governorship/state assembly on December 15, 2026 (halt 24 hours pre-poll) election presidential & National Assembly:
Saturday, February 20, 2027 election,,, governors & state assemblies: 2025’s rep work ramps up with voter register displays in October 2026, PVC pickups December 2026–February 2027, staff training and material distribution into March 2027.
INEC vows transparency via Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and mixed electronic-manual result uploads, tech fixes aimed at 2023’s glitches.
The dates sync with term limits for current leaders.”Prepare early,” INEC urged parties, voters and officials, pushing for a “credible, peaceful” process.
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Tinubu won with 37%, beating rivals Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in a nail-biter later upheld by courts.
