The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Commission announced that the deadline, which was initially scheduled to expire on Saturday, July 11, 2026, has now been extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
INEC said the extension followed an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on behalf of political parties that were unable to upload the names and personal particulars of their candidates within the stipulated timeframe.
According to the Commission, the decision reflects its commitment to ensuring inclusivity in the electoral process while remaining within the provisions of the law.
In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC urged all political parties to take advantage of the extension to complete the submission of their candidates’ details before the new deadline.
The electoral body emphasized that no further delay should be expected and advised political parties to ensure all required information is successfully uploaded ahead of the expiration of the extended window.
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