Nigeria: 2027 - INEC to Address Nigerians As Election Countdown Hits 100 Days
INEC will brief parties and observers on voter register, nominations and logistics as it publishes the final list of 18 presidential candidates.
- On Tuesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders' Meeting in Abuja, marking 100 days until the 2027 General Election.
- INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, will lead the event, bringing together political party leaders, security agencies, and civil society to discuss voter registers, candidate nominations, and electoral integrity measures.
- Eighteen political parties are fielding presidential candidates, including President Bola Tinubu , Atiku , and Anambra State Governor Peter Obi , with sixteen candidates being men and two women.
- Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for February 20, 2027, followed by governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on March 6, 2027.
- Marking the first major nationwide election under Amupitan, who became INEC chairman in 2025, the meeting emphasizes transparency and collaboration to ensure electoral process integrity.
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Nigeria: 2027 - INEC to Address Nigerians As Election Countdown Hits 100 Days
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will on Tuesday update Nigerians on preparations for the 2027 general election as the country marks 100 days to the polls. The Commission said it would provide updates on the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and measures being put in place to safeguard the […]
INEC to unveil 2027 election preparations as 100-day countdown begins
The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election. The event, scheduled for October 6 in Abuja, will provide an opportunity for the commission to give updates on its preparations for the polls, including the voters’ register, candidate Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-to-unveil-2027-election-preparations-as-100-day-countd…
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