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Fake Reports Alert: INEC Says 2027 Election Timetable Not Yet Out

Published by admin on January 2nd, 2026.

Fake Reports Alert: INEC Says 2027 Election Timetable Not Yet Out

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.

INEC emphasized that the circulating information is false and misleading. The Commission operates strictly within the law, specifically Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which requires a Notice of Election to be published no later than 360 days before a general election. Any timetable released outside this legal framework does not originate from INEC.

The Commission assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule for the 2027 general election will be shared in due course, following all constitutional and legal provisions. Once issued, it will be communicated through INEC’s verified channels.

INEC also urged the public and media to disregard unverified reports and rely only on information from the Commission’s official platforms for accurate updates.

E-signed:

Adedayo Oketola

CPS/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman

January 2, 2026