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.
The statement was e-signed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Commission clarified that it has not issued any timetable or schedule for the 2027 polls.
INEC stressed 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 added that any timetable released outside this statutory framework could not have emanated 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 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022.
INEC further stated that when the timetable is released, it will be communicated through the Commission’s established and verified channels.
The Commission 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.
