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INEC Denies Releasing Timetable for 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing the information as false and misleading.
INEC made this clarification in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan.
“INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election,” the Commission stated.
The electoral body stressed that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, particularly Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates the Commission to publish a notice of election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election.
According to INEC, any timetable or schedule circulating outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from the Commission.
INEC assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 polls will be released in due course, in full compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022.
The Commission added that once released, the information would be communicated through its official and verified channels, urging the public and the media to disregard fake reports and rely solely on INEC’s platforms for accurate updates.
Meanwhile, in his New Year message, Prof. Amupitan reiterated INEC’s commitment to conducting transparent, credible, and inclusive elections in 2027, noting that early preparations are already underway to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
He described the year ahead as a period of renewal and institutional consolidation ahead of the next general elections.
Reflecting on the Commission’s activities in 2025, the INEC Chairman commended staff for their dedication, citing the successful conduct of the Anambra State governorship election, which was held shortly after he assumed office on October 23.
He noted that the exercise demonstrated that with discipline, unity, and professionalism, INEC remains capable of protecting the integrity of the vote and reinforcing public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
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