INEC amends election timetable, sets January 16, 2027 for presidential poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has amended its election timetable and fixed January 16, 2027, as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced an amendment to the election timetable on February 26, 2026. According to reports from Daily Trust and ThisDayLive, INEC has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027. This update specifies the date for these key national polls. No further details on other aspects of the timetable were provided in the available sources. The decision comes as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin in earnest.

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Nigerian senators applauding as Senate President gavels passage of Electoral Act Amendment Bill in Abuja chamber.
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Nigerian senate passes electoral act amendment bill

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On February 4, 2026, Nigeria's Senate passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, after beginning consideration and reducing the election notice period.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed January 16 as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission requires N873.7 billion to ensure a credible 2027 general election, according to a statement to the National Assembly.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of Nigeria's National Assembly on December 19, 2025, to present the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill. This annual fiscal event follows formal notifications to lawmakers. Security measures will ensure smooth proceedings at the assembly complex.

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Ethiopia's National Election Commission has had its term extended by eight months. This decision allows the commission to continue its operations.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has proposed constitutional amendments to prevent election irregularities, with the 2027 general elections just 18 months away. EACC Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud presented these proposals to the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee on March 5, 2026. The reforms aim to bar those convicted of corruption or abuse of office from running unless their convictions are overturned on appeal.

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Ethiopia's national election approaches in June 2026 amid a subdued atmosphere, particularly among young voters aged 18 to 30 who encounter politics mainly in passing on social media. The event unfolds with muted enthusiasm compared to past cycles that energized streets and campuses.

 

 

 

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