The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections following an appeal by political parties.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission announced that the deadline, initially set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
According to INEC, the extension was approved after the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) appealed on behalf of political parties that were unable to complete the upload of their candidates’ details within the original timeframe.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the extension of the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties,” the statement said.
“The deadline for submission in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election being Saturday 11th July 2026 has been extended to midnight on Tuesday 14th July, 2026,” it added.
INEC explained that the decision reflects its commitment to ensuring inclusivity while remaining within the provisions of the Electoral Act.
“The extension underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in its practices, while acting within the ambit of the law,” the commission stated.
The commission urged all political parties to use the additional three-day window to complete the upload of their candidates’ names and personal particulars before the new deadline expires.
“The commission enjoins political parties to take advantage of this window of opportunity and ensure that all necessary details are uploaded before the expiration of the new deadline,” the statement added.
The extension follows reports that several political parties experienced technical and logistical challenges in meeting the original deadline through INEC’s online nomination portal.
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