The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, has formally released the Notice of Election, along with the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, fixing 20 February 2027 as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Addressing members of the press in Abuja, the INEC Chairman described the announcement as “a significant milestone in our democratic journey” and a constitutional obligation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
2027 Polls: INEC @inecnigeria fixes 20th February for Presidential and National Assembly Elections, 6th March for Governorship and State Assembly Elections.
According to the Commission:
* Presidential & National Assembly Elections – February 20, 2027
* Governorship & State… pic.twitter.com/li6P6JOP3u— Voice of Nigeria (@voiceofnigeria) February 13, 2026
According to the Commission, the elections will be held as follows:
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Presidential and National Assembly Elections – 20 February 2027
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Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections – 6 March 2027
The elections will cover the following offices:
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President and Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Governors and Deputy Governors (except in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun States)
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Members of the Senate
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Members of the House of Representatives
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Members of the State Houses of Assembly
Professor Amupitan emphasised that the release of the notice strictly complies with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates publication not later than 360 days before the date of the election.
