The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, following recent amendments to the nation’s electoral law.

The Commission said it is reviewing the provisions of the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 to ensure full compliance with the law, particularly on statutory timelines for elections.

Speaking on Sunday, Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, confirmed that a fresh election schedule would be unveiled. He, however, did not disclose a specific date for the release.

Oketola stressed that INEC remains committed to upholding the rule of law and would align all its activities with the provisions of the amended Electoral Act.

His remarks came amid growing calls from political parties urging the Commission to publish a new timetable. Party leaders said the adjustment had become necessary following changes introduced by the new law, noting that adequate time was required to conduct primaries and other internal processes ahead of the polls.

INEC had earlier announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections would hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections were slated for March 6, 2027.

The proposed dates sparked criticism from segments of the public, particularly Muslim groups, who argued that the schedule conflicted with the holy month of Ramadan.

In response to the concerns, the National Assembly passed the Electoral Act 2026, reducing the mandatory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days.

Under the revised Clause 28, INEC is now required to publish election notices not later than 300 days before polling day, a change widely seen as granting the Commission greater flexibility in fixing election dates.

Legal analysts have argued that, with the amendment now in force, INEC cannot continue preparations for the 2027 elections based on the provisions of the repealed 2022 Electoral Act, making a revised timetable inevitable.