Isaac Samuel
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false a circulating article claiming that the Commission has released a timetable for the 2027 General Elections.
The commission stated that it has not published any official schedule, dates, or timelines for the 2027 elections.
INEC in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday explained that the purported details in the report including specific election dates, campaign periods, and party primary windows are entirely fabricated and should be disregarded.
The statement said: “The Commission has not released any official timetable, schedule of activities, or dates for the 2027 General Elections. Any document or report claiming otherwise is fabricated.
“The details in the false article including specific election dates, campaign periods, and party primary windows are entirely speculative and without any official basis. They do not represent the plans or position of INEC.
For accurate and official information, the public is urged to rely ONLY on INEC’s verified communication channels:
“The general public, political parties, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders are strongly advised to ignore this misleading report. The Commission will make official announcements regarding the 2027 General Elections through the proper channels and at the appropriate time.
“INEC remains committed to transparency and will inform the nation in due course.
In a separate statement, the commission reminded residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February 21 Area Council Election.
It said it has made arrangements to bring PVCs closer to residents for easier collection, adding that PVC collection in the FCT will hold from January 22 to 26, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, at respective Registration Areas (Wards).
According to the electoral body, after January 26, residents can continue collection at INEC Area Council offices.
