BREAKING: INEC reviews timetable, fixes Jan 16 for presidential, N’Assembly elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the electoral timetable for 2027 general polls. The commission fixed Saturday, 16th January 2027 for Presidential and National Assembly elections. Before this, INEC had announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections would take place on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and state Houses of Assembly polls were scheduled for March 6, 2027. The timetable drew criticism from sections of the public, particularly Muslim groups, who argued that the proposed dates clashed with the holy month of Ramadan. National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Thur...