INEC announces 20th February, 2027 for next Presidential Election.
Key TakeawaysAI summary
- INEC sets Feb 20, 2027 for presidential and National Assembly polls and March 6 for governorship elections.
- Campaigns run Nov 18, 2026‑Feb 19, 2027 for federal seats and Dec 15, 2026‑Mar 5, 2027 for state seats.
- INEC budgets ₦873.78 billion, with voter registration April 2026‑Jan 2027 and PVC collection Dec‑Feb 2027.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates and activities leading up to the polls.rnrnAccording to the electoral body:rnrn🗳️ Election Datesrnrn* Presidential and National Assembly Elections: Saturday, February 20, 2027rnrn* Governorship and State Assembly Elections: Saturday, March 6, 2027.rnrn📢 Campaign Periodsrnrn* Presidential & National Assembly Campaigns: November 18, 2026 – February 19, 2027rnrn* Governorship & State Assembly Campaigns: December 15, 2026 – March 5, 2027rnrn🧾 Electoral Activities Timelinernrn* Continuous Voter Registration (CVR): April 2026 – January 2027rnrn* Display of Voter Registers: October 2026rnrn* Collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs): December 2026 – February 2027rnrn* Training of Ad-hoc Staff: December 2026 – February 2027rnrn* Distribution of Sensitive and Non-sensitive Materials: February – March 2027rnrnIn preparation for the nationwide exercise, INEC has proposed a budget of ₦873.78 billion to fund the 2027 elections.rnrnThe announcement signals the formal commencement of preparations for what is expected to be another significant democratic process in Nigeria.rnrn~ RealNaijaGist News Reporters
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