The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Muhammed Kudu Haruna, said the deadline, which was initially fixed for Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
According to the statement, 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.
INEC said the decision reflects its commitment to promoting inclusivity in the electoral process while remaining within the provisions of the law.
The Commission urged all political parties to take advantage of the extension by ensuring that the names and required particulars of their candidates are successfully uploaded before the new deadline expires.
