The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the Commission clarified that no timetable or schedule for the 2027 polls has been published.
INEC explained that it operates strictly within the law, noting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 requires the Commission to issue a notice of election not later than 360 days before the date fixed for a general election. It stressed that any timetable released outside this legal framework cannot originate from INEC.
The Commission assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule for the 2027 general election would be released in due course, in line with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. It added that the information would be shared only through its verified and official channels, urging the public and the media to disregard fake reports.