*Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission announces the recent extension of deadline to upload the names and personal particulars of political parties‘ candidates in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Elections from July 11, 2026, ends midnight Tuesday, July 14
Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the extension of deadline for submission in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections from July 11, 2026, ends midnight Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
ConsumerConnect reports the Commission, last week, approved the extension of the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, by political parties.
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Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, who stated this July 12, 2026, explained the decision to extend the period till Tuesday, July 14 was based on appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, on behalf of political parties who were unable to upload the names and personal particulars of their candidates within the scheduled timeline.
It stated that the extension underscored the Commission’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in its practices, while acting within the ambit of the law.
The Commission, in a statement, enjoined political parties to take advantage of this window of opportunity and ensure that all necessary details are uploaded before the expiration of the new deadline.