Electoral Calendar
Key dates for Nigerian elections, voter registration periods, tribunal hearings, and INEC deadlines. Stay informed about the electoral timeline.
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June 27 - July 11, 2026
Presidential and National Assembly Nominations
INEC opens the online nomination portal for presidential and National Assembly candidate submissions.
July 2026
Osun State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. PDP incumbent Ademola Adeleke seeks a second term.
July 18 - August 8, 2026
Governorship and State Assembly Nominations
INEC opens the online nomination portal for governorship and state assembly candidate submissions.
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Governorship & State Assembly Elections
Voting day for 28 state governors and state house of assembly members in applicable states.
Campaign Period Ends - Governorship and State Assembly
Campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections must cease 24 hours before polling day.
Presidential & National Assembly Elections
Voting day for President, Vice President, 109 Senators, and 360 House of Representatives members.
Campaign Period Ends - Presidential and NASS
Campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections must cease 24 hours before polling day.
Notice of Poll Published
INEC publishes the notice of poll for the revised 2027 election dates.
Official Register of Voters Published
INEC publishes the official register of voters for the 2027 general elections.
Governorship and State Assembly Nominations
INEC opens the online nomination portal for governorship and state assembly candidate submissions.
Osun State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. PDP incumbent Ademola Adeleke seeks a second term.
Presidential and National Assembly Nominations
INEC opens the online nomination portal for presidential and National Assembly candidate submissions.
Ekiti State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State. Incumbent Biodun Oyebanji (APC) is eligible for a second term.
Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)
INEC opens online and in-person registration for new voters, transfers, and replacement of damaged PVCs ahead of the 2027 cycle.
Party Primaries and Dispute Resolution
Political parties conduct primaries and resolve disputes arising from the process.
Party Register Submission Window
Political parties submit their membership registers to INEC ahead of the 2027 primaries.
INEC Notice of Election
INEC formally issues the notice of election for the revised 2027 general election cycle.
Anambra State Governorship Election
APGA's Charles Soludo won re-election with 46% of votes, defeating PDP and APC challengers.
Ondo State Governorship Election
APC incumbent Lucky Aiyedatiwa won re-election with 61.2% of the vote, defeating PDP's Agboola Ajayi.
Edo State Governorship Election
APC's Monday Okpebholo defeated PDP's Asue Ighodalo and LP's Olumide Akpata in a highly contested election.
Kogi, Bayelsa & Imo Governorship Elections
Off-cycle governorship elections in three states. APC retained Kogi (Ododo) and Imo (Uzodimma); PDP retained Bayelsa (Diri).
Governorship Election Tribunals
Tribunal hearings for disputed governorship results including Kano (NNPP vs APC) and other contested states.
Governorship & State Assembly Elections (28 States)
Governorship and state house of assembly elections in 28 states. APC, PDP, and LP contested fiercely across key states.
Presidential Election Petition Tribunal
Peter Obi (LP) and Atiku Abubakar (PDP) filed petitions challenging Tinubu's victory. Tribunal dismissed all petitions in October 2023.
Presidential & National Assembly Elections
Voting for President, Vice President, 109 Senators, and 360 House of Representatives members across all 36 states and FCT.