Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Clarifies Releasing Timetable for 2027 Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has dismissed reports on the 2027 election timetable through an official communication signed by Adedayo Oketola the media advisor to the INEC Chairman.

In a statement on January 2,2026, INEC  refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election.

According to the Commission, the information being shared is “false and misleading,” emphasizing that no official timetable has been issued for the upcoming polls.

INEC reaffirmed that it operates strictly within the law framework emphasizing that any genuine election timetable must comply with statutory provisions.

“INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election,” the Commission stated.

The electoral body cited Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which requires the Commission to publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election.

“Any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC,” the statement read.

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Official Timetable to Be Released in Due Course

INEC assured Nigerians that the official timetable will be released at the appropriate time and in full compliance with the law.

“The official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022,” INEC said.

The Commission added that once released, the timetable will be communicated through its established and verified channels.

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Public Urged to Ignore Fake Reports

INEC urged members of the public and the media to disregard fake reports and rely solely on official platforms for accurate information.

“The Commission urges the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and always rely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates,” the statement concluded.

Fake notice doing rounds that has been dismissed by the INEC media advisor
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