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 – August 2026
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.
June 2026
Ekiti State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State. Incumbent Biodun Oyebanji (APC) is eligible for a second term.
July 2026
Osun State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. PDP incumbent Ademola Adeleke seeks a second term.
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Governorship & State Assembly Elections
Voting day for 28 state governors and state house of assembly members in applicable states.
Presidential & National Assembly Elections
Voting day for President, Vice President, 109 Senators, and 360 House of Representatives members.
Campaign Period Ends — Presidential
Campaigns for the presidential and national assembly elections must cease 24 hours before polling day.
Deadline for Collection of PVCs
Last day to collect Permanent Voter Cards from INEC collection centres nationwide.
Edo & Ondo Governorship Tribunals (if any)
Any pending election petition tribunal hearings arising from the 2024 off-cycle elections.
Party Primaries Deadline
Deadline for all political parties to conclude primary elections and submit candidate lists to INEC for the 2027 general elections.
Osun State Governorship Election
Off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. PDP incumbent Ademola Adeleke seeks a second term.
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.
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.