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

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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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