INEC Debunks Viral 2027 General Election Timetable as Fake and Misleading

Date of Publication: January 02, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially debunked a viral timetable circulating on social media, including X (formerly Twitter), claiming to be the schedule for the 2027 General Elections. In a statement released today, January 2, 2026, INEC described the information as “false and misleading,” emphasizing that no such timetable has been issued by the Commission.

The fake timetable, which included dates like party primaries from June 4–July 3, 2026, and elections on February 20, 2027 (Presidential/National Assembly) and March 6, 2027 (Governorship/State Assembly), has been widely shared but carries no official INEC endorsement. INEC urged the public and media to disregard it and rely solely on verified channels for accurate updates.

Full Text of INEC’s Statement:

Breaking News: No timetable released yet for 2027 general election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to categorically refute reports circulating in some quarters claiming that the Commission has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.

The Commission wishes to state clearly that this information is false and misleading. INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election.

The Commission reiterates that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law. In particular, Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that the Commission shall publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election. Any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC.

INEC assures Nigerians that the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022. When released, it will be communicated through the Commission’s established and verified channels.

The Commission urges the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and always rely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates.

E-signed: Adedayo Oketola CPS/ Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman January 2, 2026.

The statement was shared via INEC’s official X account (@inecnigeria), accompanied by an image of the fake timetable stamped “FAKE” to alert the public. CivicWire.ng emphasizes the importance of verifying electoral information to prevent misinformation, especially in a politically charged environment.

For official INEC updates: Visit inecnigeria.org or follow verified channels.

Sources: INEC official X post and statement; verified as authentic.