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.
Wia dis foto come from, Peter Obi/Bola Tinubu/Abubakar Atiku/Seyi Makinde
Di Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) don announce di extension of deadline for political parties to submit lists of dia candidates for 2027 election.
According to Inec, dis deadline extension na for di Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Inec make dis announcement for Sunday 12 July, 2026.
Normally, inside Inec election timetable for 2027 elections, na from 27 June 2026 reach 11 July, 2026 be di timeline for di submission of presidential and National Assembly candidate lists.
According to Inec, di submission of di candidates details na through dia portal and di political parties go do dat one afta dem get access code for di submission of nomination forms.
Howeva, day afta di timeline wey di di revised election timetable, Inec say dem dey extend dat timeline by few days.
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