INEC announces 20th February, 2027 for next Presidential Election.

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