The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing the information as false and misleading.
In a statement, the commission clarified that it has not issued any timetable or schedule for the 2027 polls, stressing that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law.
INEC cited Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which mandates the commission to publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election.
“Any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC,” the statement, signed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, said.
The commission assured Nigerians that the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and the Electoral Act, 2022.
INEC added that when the timetable is released, it will be communicated through the commission’s established and verified channels.
The commission also urged the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and rely solely on INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative information.