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 and signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Commission said no such timetable has been released.
“INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election,” the statement said.
The Commission reiterated that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law, particularly Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates INEC to publish a notice of election no later than 360 days before the date fixed for a general election.
It stressed that any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework could not have originated from the Commission.
INEC 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.
The Commission added that when the timetable is released, it will be communicated through its verified and official channels. It therefore urged the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and rely solely on information from INEC’s authorised platforms for accurate updates.
Meanwhile, in his New Year message on Friday, Amupitan reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting transparent, credible, and inclusive elections in 2027, noting that preparatory steps are already underway to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
He described the year ahead as a period of renewal and an important phase for reinforcing institutional frameworks ahead of the next general elections.
Reflecting on INEC’s activities in 2025, the INEC Chairman commended staff for their dedication, citing the successful conduct of the Anambra State governorship election, held shortly after he assumed office on October 23.
According to him, the exercise demonstrated that with discipline, unity, and professionalism, the Commission remains capable of protecting the sanctity of the vote and sustaining public confidence in the electoral process.
