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Electoral Calendar

Key dates for Nigerian elections, voter registration periods, tribunal hearings, and INEC deadlines. Stay informed about the electoral timeline.

Key Upcoming Dates

ElectionNational

February 2027

2027 General Elections - Presidential & National Assembly

National elections for President, Senate, and House of Representatives across all 36 states and FCT.

ElectionNational

March 2027

2027 Governorship & State Assembly Elections

Elections for state governors and state house of assembly members in all applicable states.

RegistrationNational

Q3 2026

Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Window

INEC opens a window for new voter registration and transfer of registration. Check INEC website for exact dates.

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Electoral Timeline

6 events

DeadlineNational

Deadline for Collection of PVCs

Last day to collect Permanent Voter Cards for the 2027 General Elections.

January 15, 2027
ElectionNational

Presidential & National Assembly Elections

Voting day for President, Vice President, 109 Senators, and 360 House of Representatives members.

February 18, 2027
ElectionNational

Governorship & State Assembly Elections

Voting day for 28 state governors and 990 state house of assembly members.

March 4, 2027
HearingEdo State

Edo State Off-cycle Governorship Tribunal

Election petition tribunal hearing for the Edo State governorship election.

November 2026
RegistrationNational

Continuous Voter Registration

INEC opens online and in-person registration for new voters, transfers, and replacement of damaged PVCs.

June - August 2026
DeadlineNational

Party Primaries Deadline

Deadline for all political parties to conclude primary elections and submit candidate lists to INEC.

September 30, 2026