Independent National Electoral Commission Archives

INEC kicks-off activities for 2027 elections

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, officially kicked-off activities for the 2027 general elections. The day kicked-off the 38-day window for political parties to conduct primaries and choose candidates for the 2027 general elections based on the provisions of the Electoral Act and the revised timetable released by INEC. Counting from yesterday, political parties in the country now have exactly 38 days to hold primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly positions, including resolving any disputes. Parties must also submit their membership registers to INEC…

“2027 election won’t be 100% perfect” – INEC chair warns

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to electronically transmit results for the 2027 elections, but Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan cautioned that a “100 percent perfect election” may not be achievable. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday, during a live Citizens’ Town Hall discussion on the Electoral Act 2026, titled: ‘What it Means for Your Votes and the 2027 Elections, anchored by Yiaga Africa. Political leaders present included APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, LP Interim Chairman, Nenadi Usman, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili,…

INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027 as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state Houses of assembly election. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education committee, announced the new election timetable in a statement issued yesterday. The electoral body had earlier fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and states’ Houses of Assembly elections but was…

2027: INEC set to review timetable after new Electoral Law sparks pressure

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the new Electoral Act 2026 and issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, to ensure full compliance with the law. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the Commission remains committed to operating strictly within legal provisions. While no specific date has been given, he confirmed that a new election schedule will be released after the review. The development follows growing calls from political parties and legal experts who say…

2027 race begins, as INEC announces election timetable

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Seeks ₦1.04tr budget Nigeria’s march toward the 2027 general election has formally commenced, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls will be held on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, unveiled the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja yesterday, describing the announcement as a constitutional obligation and “a significant milestone in our democratic journey”. The…

INEC finalises 2027 election timetable

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Orders nationwide voter register clean-up; flags Electoral Act delay The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded preparations for the 2027 General Election timetable and schedule of activities, even as it raised concerns over delays in amending the Electoral Act and announced plans for a nationwide voter verification and revalidation exercise to strengthen electoral credibility. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a consultative engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), marking the start of intensive preparations for upcoming elections, including the 2027 polls. Amupitan said the…

2027: INEC Chair vows transparent, tech-driven polls

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has pledged that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and technologically driven, declaring that the Commission will tolerate no misconduct in the electoral process. Speaking in Lagos at the ‘2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat of the Commission’, held from January 9–10, Amupitan said INEC was preparing for a rapidly evolving electoral landscape, and must rise to the expectations of Nigerians. “We gather here today not merely as electoral administrators and leaders, but as the…

“We’ve not published 2027 election timetable” – INEC

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has clarified that it has not published the timetable for the 2027 general elections, contrary to claims circulating in some quarters. In an issued statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, yesterday, the Commission described the report as false and misleading. INEC stressed that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, noting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, mandates the Commission to publish a notice of election not later than 360…

INEC faces probe over missing ₦55.9bn meant for smart card readers, ballot papers

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has come under renewed scrutiny, following fresh revelations about billions of naira allegedly unaccounted for during the procurement of materials for the 2019 general elections. Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to immediately explain what happened to ₦55.9 billion reportedly released for smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election items. SERAP, which made the demand in a letter dated December 6, 2025, said the findings published in the…

‘2.4m Nigerians complete voter registration’ – INEC

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,449,475 Nigerians have completed voter registration, with 1,425,898 online and 1,023,577 through physical capture. Osun led with 193,026 registrations, followed by Imo (144,209) and Kano (142,433). Anambra remains at zero due to the recently concluded governorship election. The Continuous Voter Registration exercise will run until August 2026.