Inec deadline to submit candidates lists: Nigeria electoral body extend deadline for submission of candidates details for 2027 general elections

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 general elections. The new deadline is set for midnight on July 14, 2026.
Why it matters
This administrative change is critical for the integrity and organization of the upcoming Nigerian presidential and legislative elections.
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