The official INEC timetable for the 2027 general elections has not yet been published. When released, this page will be updated immediately. Below are the expected key dates based on Nigeria's electoral calendar history and the Electoral Act 2022.
| Date / Period | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TBC) |
INEC Publishes 2027 Election Timetable INEC is required to publish the timetable at least 360 days before election day. |
Expected |
| 2026 (TBC) |
Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Opens Eligible Nigerians may register or transfer their voting unit. |
Expected |
| Late 2026 (TBC) |
Voter Registration Deadline Deadline for new voter registration before the 2027 election cycle. |
Expected |
| Late 2026 (TBC) |
INEC Party Candidate Nomination Deadline Parties must submit Form EC9 (candidate particulars) to INEC by this date. |
Expected |
| Late 2026 (TBC) |
Party Primary Congresses (Presidential) APC, PDP, Labour Party and other parties nominate their presidential flagbearers. |
Expected |
| Late 2026 (TBC) |
Governorship Primary Congresses State-level governorship candidates nominated by parties. |
Expected |
| Q1 2027 (TBC) |
Presidential & National Assembly Elections Nigerians vote for President, Vice President, 109 senators, and 360 Reps members. |
Expected |
| Within 5 days of election |
INEC Presidential Result Declaration Under the Electoral Act 2022, INEC must declare the presidential result within five days of polling. |
Expected |
| Q1–Q2 2027 (TBC) |
Governorship & State Assembly Elections Gubernatorial elections across all 36 states and FCT, typically 3–4 weeks after the presidential election. |
Expected |