Political parties in the country have 91 days (May 30) to conduct and finalise primaries that will produce candidates following the release of a revised timetable for the 2027 elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
INEC on Thursday released the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections.
With the new arrangement, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now take place on January 16, while the governorship and state assembly elections will be held on February 6.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Haruna, said the commission approved a revised timetable and schedule of activities following changes in the electoral law.
In the revised timetable, INEC said the conduct of party primaries, including resolution of disputes arising from primaries, will commence on April 23, 2026 and end on May 30, 2026.
According to the Electoral Act 2026, political parties are to submit their digital membership register to INEC at least 21 days to any primary, congress, or convention as non-compliance will result in disqualification from fielding candidates.
