Released by INEC

• Political Parties Primaries: Conducted between July 1 and September 30, 2026.
• Submission of Candidates’ Lists: Political parties submit lists to INEC between October 1 and October 31, 2026.
• Publication of Final Candidates’ List: November 15, 2026.
• Campaign Period (Presidential and National Assembly Elections): November 18, 2026, to February 19, 2027.
• Campaign Period (Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections): December 15, 2026, to March 5, 2027.
• Presidential and National Assembly Elections: Saturday, February 20, 2027.
• Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections: Saturday, March 6, 2027.