The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the submission deadline, originally scheduled to expire on Saturday, July 11, 2026, has now been extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
INEC said the decision followed an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on behalf of political parties that were unable to upload their candidates’ details within the stipulated timeframe provided in the Commission’s Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
The electoral body stated that the extension reflects its commitment to ensuring inclusivity in the electoral process while operating within the provisions of the law.
INEC urged all political parties to make effective use of the extension by completing the upload of the names and personal particulars of their candidates before the new deadline expires.
The Commission emphasized that no further extension should be expected, urging parties to comply with the revised timeline to ensure a smooth electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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