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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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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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Bill 2026—previously passed by the Senate on February 4—into law on February 18, 2026, advancing preparations for Nigeria's 2027 general elections. The bill, which includes reforms like reducing INEC's election notice period from 360 to 180 days, comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and broader electoral improvements.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns over the Independent National Electoral Commission's ability to conduct proper elections due to timing issues.

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Ethiopia's National Electoral Board has begun consultations to set the voter registration timeline. The process will start on dates determined by the board at the national level and proceed regionally.

Ethiopia's National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has postponed the voter registration date, according to a report from Addis Fortune today. Details on the new date or reasons were not provided in the announcement.

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MPs and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have opposed efforts to scrap the national presidential vote tallying centre ahead of the 2027 elections. A case filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenges rules on tallying results. IEBC says the centre enhances transparency.

 

 

 

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