INEC Denies Releasing 2027 General Elections Timetable, Warns Nigerians Against Fake Schedule Circulating on Social Media
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on January 2, 2026, INEC clarified that no official timetable has been published and stressed that any document circulating online did not originate from the Commission. INEC explained that under Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, a Notice of Election can only be issued not later than 360 days before the election date. The Commission assured Nigerians that the authentic timetable would be released in due course through its verified channels and urged the public and media to disregard unverified reports and rely solely on official INEC communications.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on January 2, 2026, INEC clarified that no official timetable has been published and stressed that any document circulating online did not originate from the Commission. INEC explained that under Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, a Notice of Election can only be issued not later than 360 days before the election date. The Commission assured Nigerians that the authentic timetable would be released in due course through its verified channels and urged the public and media to disregard unverified reports and rely solely on official INEC communications.
INEC Denies Releasing 2027 General Elections Timetable, Warns Nigerians Against Fake Schedule Circulating on Social Media
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on January 2, 2026, INEC clarified that no official timetable has been published and stressed that any document circulating online did not originate from the Commission. INEC explained that under Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, a Notice of Election can only be issued not later than 360 days before the election date. The Commission assured Nigerians that the authentic timetable would be released in due course through its verified channels and urged the public and media to disregard unverified reports and rely solely on official INEC communications.
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