The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Commission described the reports as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard them.
“INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election,” the statement read in part.
INEC reiterated that it operates strictly within the confines of the law, particularly Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates the Commission to publish a notice of election no later than 360 days before the appointed date of a general election.
The Commission stressed that any timetable or schedule released outside this legal framework cannot originate from INEC.
It assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election will be issued in due course, in full compliance with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022.
INEC added that once released, the information will be disseminated through its established and verified communication channels.
The Commission also urged the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and always rely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates.
In his New Year message on Friday, Amupitan restated the commission’s resolve to conduct transparent, credible, and inclusive elections in 2027, noting that early steps are already being taken to reinforce the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
He characterized the year ahead as a time for fresh beginnings and an important phase for strengthening institutional structures in preparation for the next general elections.
Looking back on the commission’s operations in 2025, the INEC Chairman praised staff for their commitment, highlighting the successful conduct of the Anambra State governorship election, which took place shortly after he assumed office on October 23.
He noted that the exercise showed that through discipline, unity, and professionalism, the commission remains capable of safeguarding the integrity of the vote and strengthening public trust in the electoral process.
