National Assembly Proposes New Election Dates
The National Assembly has proposed shifting the presidential and governorship election dates to November 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to Naija News, this proposal is part of draft amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, which currently requires elections to be held no later than 185 days before the incumbent's tenure expires on May 29.
The proposal was discussed at a one-day public hearing organised by the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.
The proposal aims to change the usual February or March election dates to November 2026.
Autor's resume: National Assembly proposes new election dates.
- Presidential and governorship elections proposed for November 2026
- Current Electoral Act requires elections to be held 185 days before incumbent's tenure expires
- Proposal discussed at public hearing organised by Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee