Did INEC Releases 2027 General election Timetable?

FACT CHECK: Did INEC Release the 2027 General Election Timetable?

Claim

Reports published by some online media platforms, including Yewa Awori Horizon and People’s Daily on January 2, 2026, claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 General Election.

Why It Matters

The claim generated public concern and confusion because the election is still far away. Many Nigerians questioned why INEC would release an election timetable so early, raising doubts about the authenticity of the information.

Verification

To verify the claim, INEC’s official position was examined. The Commission issued a statement categorically denying that it had released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election. According to INEC, the reports were false and misleading.

INEC further explained that its actions are guided by the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022. Specifically, Section 28(1) of the Act provides that the Commission shall publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date fixed for a general election. Therefore, any timetable purportedly released outside this legal framework cannot originate from INEC.

The Commission assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election would be released at the appropriate time and in accordance with the law.

Verdict

FALSE

The claim that INEC has released the timetable for the 2027 General Election is false. INEC has officially denied releasing any such timetable and clarified that the circulation of the purported election schedule is misleading and does not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.

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