The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deadline for all political parties to conduct their primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC also agreed to adjust the period for the submission of the Political Parties’ Registers of Members to align the 21 days prescribed by Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act, 2026, with the actual dates fixed by political parties themselves.
The announcement came on Friday in a press statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman,Information and Voter Education Committee,Muhammed Kudu Haruna.
According to the statement, political parties have between 23rd of April 2026 to the 30th of May 2026 to conduct the primary elections.
“It is imperative that parties adhere to this timeline to ensure a smooth electoral process.
“The register of party members must be submitted to INEC not later than 21 days before the holding of their respective primaries.
“This means that the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members is extended to 10th May 2026, from the 21st April 2026 originally contained in the revised Timetable,” the statement clarified.
