2027 presidential election to hold February 20, INEC announces

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections across the country.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Friday during a news conference in Abuja, stating that the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow on March 6, 2027.

The announcement comes amid mounting concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly.

INEC had earlier, on February 4, revealed that it had concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities despite the delay in legislative action, adding that it had already forwarded the timetable to lawmakers but cautioned that certain activities in the schedule may be adjusted depending on when the amended Electoral Act is eventually passed.