The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reviewed its earlier timetable of elections to factor in the Ramadan fast of next year 2027.
TheMediaGood Newspaper reports that this change is due to the intervention of the members of the National Assembly who had observed the intersection of both important practices. They highlighted that the practice of the Muslim 30-day fast might interfere with the full participation of many Nigerians in the electioneering process.
This decision by INEC has drawn varying viewpoints from Nigerians. While some considered it a necessary development, others differ that the country is unnecessarily mixing religion with politics.
Below is the INEC’s New 2027 Election Timetable as released by the Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan
– Conduct of Party Primaries, will commence on 23rd April 2026 and end on 30th May 2026.
– Presidential and National Assembly campaigns will commence on 19th August 2026.
– Governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns will commence on 9th September 2026.
– Campaigns shall end 24 hours before Election Day.
– Presidential election, January 16, 2027.
– Governorship and state houses of assembly elections for February 6, 2027.