By Desire Emmanuel
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday night released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election following adjustments introduced by the new Electoral Act, 2026.
In the revised timetable, presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, instead of February 20, 2027.
The governorship and Houses of Assembly elections have also been moved to Saturday, February 6, from the earlier date of March 6, 2027.
According to the revised schedule, party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from them, will take place between April 23 and May 30, 2026.
Campaigns for presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on August 19, 2026, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns will begin on September 9, 2026.
INEC also announced the rescheduling of the Osun State governorship election from August 8 to August 15, 2026.
It noted that while some activities concerning the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections have already been concluded, outstanding processes will align with the Electoral Act, 2026.
