BREAKING: INEC Announces February 20, 2027 Presidential Election Date, March 6 For Governorship Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the 2027 general elections, setting February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly polls, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will be held on March 6, 2027.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the announcement on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, formally unveiling the commission’s timetable and schedule of activities.

The development comes as lawmakers continue deliberations on the amended Electoral Act, whose passage has been delayed at the National Assembly.

INEC had earlier indicated on February 4 that it had concluded work on the election timetable despite the pending legislation. The commission noted that while the schedule has already been forwarded to lawmakers, some activities could be reviewed depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed.