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INEC Shifts 2027 Presidential Election to January 16

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February 26, 2026

Charles Flames

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.….Governorship Polls will now hold on February 6 in Revised Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls forward to Saturday, January 16, 2027, and the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections to Saturday, February 6, 2027.

The adjustment, announced in a press statement signed by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, comes after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the signing into law of the Electoral Act, 2026, by President Bola Tinubu on February 18, 2026.

The new legislation introduced changes to statutory timelines for pre-election activities, necessitating a review to ensure compliance.

Previously, under the 2022 Act, INEC had scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and the governorship and state assembly polls for March 6, 2027.

Key dates in the updated schedule include:

– Party primaries, including resolution of related disputes: April 23, 2026, to May 30, 2026.

– Start of presidential and National Assembly campaigns: August 19, 2026.

– Start of governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns: September 9, 2026.

Campaigns must end 24 hours before election day, as stipulated by law, with INEC warning of strict enforcement of compliance.

The commission also made a minor adjustment to the Osun State governorship election, shifting it from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Some preparatory activities for the Ekiti and Osun governorship polls have already taken place, but remaining processes will follow the Electoral Act, 2026.

INEC emphasized that the revised timetable fully aligns with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the new Electoral Act.

The complete schedule is available on the commission’s official website and other platforms.

Describing credible elections as a shared responsibility, INEC urged political parties, candidates, security agencies, civil society organizations, and all Nigerians to collaborate for peaceful, transparent, and inclusive polls that truly reflect the people’s will.

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JUST IN: Governor Dapo Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary

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May 18, 2026

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been officially declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District.

The primary, held on Monday, saw Abiodun emerge victorious as the party’s candidate for the senatorial seat ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Details of the vote margin and other results from the primary are expected to be released by the APC Ogun State chapter in due course.

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APC primaries: Akpabio returns unopposed

In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.

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May 18, 2026

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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as the sole APC candidate in the party primary in the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.

In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, constituents and party faithful turned out en masse for the affirmation of Senator Akpabio as the candidate for the senatorial district.

Akpabio, who was returned unopposed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took part in the primary election at his Ward Centre at Methodist School Ukana, Ukana West 11, Essien Udim Local Government Area.

“Although he was the only aspirant, his kinmen trooped out to the Ward Centre to support their son whom they said had given them effective representation in all the previous offices he had held having served as Commissioner, Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Minister and presently the President of the 10th Senate.

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APC disqualies Ben Murray-Bruce, 46 others from senatorial race

The list was made public on Monday in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the statement, “The

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May 18, 2026

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• Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

The All Progressives Congress’ Screening Committees has disqualified Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator who represented Bayelsa East, along with 46 from participation in its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The list was made public on Monday in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the statement, “The screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.”

The APC did not provide reasons for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.

Rivers West senatorial district had the highest number of disqualified aspirants, with four names listed: Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, Jack-Rich Tein, and Banigo Ipalibo.

Zamfara State also recorded a high number, with seven aspirants across its Central, North, and West districts failing to secure clearance.

The APC did not provide reasons for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.

Here is the full list:

ADAMAWA

Hamish Idris — North

Abdurman Kwacham — North

ANAMBRA

Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue — North

BAYELSA

Donald Daunemigita — West

Ben Murray-Bruce — East

Benson S. Agadaga — East