Nigeria 2027 Election Timetable: Key Dates Every Voter Should Know
Check Nigeria's 2027 election timetable, including the presidential, National Assembly and governorship election dates announced by INEC.
Nigeria is preparing for another general election in 2027, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releasing a revised timetable outlining when Nigerians will elect their next president, governors and lawmakers. Under the updated schedule, the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The revised timetable also provides important dates for political parties and candidates. Party primaries were scheduled between April 23 and May 30, 2026, while campaigns for presidential and National Assembly candidates began on August 19. Governorship and State Assembly campaigns commenced on September 9, 2026. Both campaign periods must end 24 hours before their respective election days.
Key Dates In Nigeria’s 2027 Election Timetable
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Party primaries | April 23 – May 30, 2026 |
| Presidential and National Assembly campaigns begin | August 19, 2026 |
| Governorship and State Assembly campaigns begin | September 9, 2026 |
| Presidential and National Assembly elections | January 16, 2027 |
| Governorship and State Assembly elections | February 6, 2027 |
The presidential election will determine who leads Nigeria for the next four years, while voters will also elect members of the Senate and House of Representatives. The February polls will cover governorship elections in states due for elections and State House of Assembly seats. INEC has urged political parties, candidates and citizens to comply with the electoral timetable and participate peacefully. Voters can follow official announcements and updates through the commission’s website at inecnigeria.org.
