FRI FEB 13 2026-theGBJournal| Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially fixed the dates for the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for what promises to be another defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey.
The announcement provides political parties, candidates, and voters with a clear timetable as preparations begin nationwide.
With the countdown now underway, attention shifts to campaigns, coalitions, and the critical task of strengthening electoral transparency and participation.
The Chairman of the INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, formally released the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls.
Addressing members of the press in Abuja the INEC Chairman described the announcement as “a significant milestone in our democratic journey” and a constitutional obligation aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s democracy.
According to the Commission:
* Presidential & National Assembly Elections – February 20, 2027
* Governorship & State Houses of Assembly Elections – March 6, 2027
The elections will cover the offices of:
* President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
* Governors and Deputy Governors (except in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun States)
* Members of the Senate
* Members of the House of Representatives
* Members of the State Houses of Assembly
Prof. Amupitan emphasized that the release of the Notice complies strictly with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates publication not later than 360 days before the election date.
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