The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has made some adjustments in the revised time and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election.
INEC made the decision following its meeting with political parties on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, where concerns were raised on the timeline for the submission of political parties’ register of members under the revised timetable for the general election, originally fixed for 1st April 2026 to 21st April 2026.
The Commission, at the said meeting, agreed to adjust the period for the submission of the political parties’ Registers of Members to align the 21 days prescribed by Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act, 2026, with the actual dates fixed by political parties themselves.
“Political parties are accordingly informed that they are free to fix the dates of their primaries within the approved period from the 23rd of April 2026 to the 30th of May 2026. It is imperative that parties adhere to this timeline to ensure a smooth electoral process,” a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna,
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee said, “The register of party members must be submitted to INEC not later than 21 days before the holding of their respective primaries.
“This means that the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members is extended to the 10th of May 2026, from the 21st of April 2026 as originally contained in the revised Timetable.”
2027 election timetable: INEC bows to pressure from political parties, makes adjustments