INEC warns Nigerians to ignore a fabricated 2027 election timetable online, stressing that no official schedule has been released
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the public to disregard a false article circulating online claiming the Commission has released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections.
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In a statement shared via its official channels, INEC described the information as “not authentic and should be disregarded in its entirety,” adding that it 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,” the statement emphasised.
The Commission advised Nigerians, political parties, civil society groups, and all stakeholders to rely only on verified INEC channels for official updates, including its website ([inecnigeria.org](http://inecnigeria.org)), verified social media accounts (@inecnigeria on X, Facebook, and Instagram), and official press statements.
“The general public is strongly advised to ignore this misleading report. INEC will make official announcements regarding the 2027 General Elections through the proper channels at the appropriate time,” the statement added.
In a similar clarification on January 3, INEC had also debunked earlier claims.
Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, described the report as “false and misleading,” noting that the Commission operates strictly within the law.
He cited Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates INEC to publish a notice of election “not later than 360 days before the date fixed for a general election.”
Meanwhile, INEC has commenced distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.
Eligible voters can collect their PVCs at their respective registration areas (wards) from January 22 to January 26, between 9 am and 3 pm daily.
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Those unable to collect their PVCs during this period may do so later at INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.
