Leaders of political parties have intensified calls for a fresh timetable for the 2027 general elections, insisting that a review has become unavoidable following the enactment of the new Electoral Act.
They argue that a revised schedule is crucial to give parties adequate time to conduct primaries and other internal processes ahead of the polls. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections would be held on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections were slated for March 6, 2027.
However, INEC has confirmed that it will review the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure full compliance with the law as it relates to election timelines. Mr Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the commission would soon issue a “revised timetable.”
Although he did not specify when the new timetable would be released, Oketola stressed that INEC remains committed to upholding the law.
The initial schedule sparked criticism from sections of the public, particularly Muslim groups, who said the proposed dates clashed with the holy month of Ramadan.
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