The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing the information as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Friday the Commission clarified that no timetable or schedule has been released for the 2027 polls, contrary to reports circulating in some quarters.
INEC explained that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, noting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 mandates the Commission to publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election. It stressed that any timetable or schedule issued outside this legal framework could not have originated from the Commission.
The electoral body assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election would be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and the Electoral Act, 2022.
INEC added that when the timetable is eventually released, it would be communicated through its established and verified channels.
The Commission also urged the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and rely solely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates.
