INEC Debunks Fake 2027 Election Timetable Circulating Online

By Emmanuel Kwada

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning to the public, dismissing as completely fabricated a viral article claiming to reveal the official timetable and specific dates for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.

In a statement released today, INEC described the circulating report—titled “BREAKING: INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections”—as fake news with no basis in reality.

The Commission emphasized that it has not released any timetable, schedule of activities, election dates, campaign periods, or party primary windows for the 2027 polls.

“The details in the false article—including specific election dates, campaign periods, and party primary windows—are entirely speculative and without any official basis,” the statement read. “They do not represent the plans or position of INEC.”

INEC urged Nigerians, political parties, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to disregard the misleading publication entirely and to rely solely on official channels for accurate information. These include: The Commission’s official website: inecnigeria.org; Verified social media handles: @inecnigeria on X, Facebook, and Instagram and Official press statements and bulletins issued directly by INEC

The electoral body reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, stating that it will announce details for the 2027 General Elections through proper channels and at the appropriate time.

This alert comes amid ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) efforts nationwide, with Phase II recently underway following the conclusion of the first phase in December 2025.

INEC is also preparing for several off-cycle elections in 2026, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls on February 21, bye-elections in Rivers State, and governorship elections in states such as Osun and Ekiti later in the year.

The circulation of unverified information ahead of major electoral cycles has raised concerns about misinformation potentially undermining public trust in the electoral process. INEC’s swift rebuttal aims to curb the spread of the false report and maintain clarity as preparations for future elections continue.

The Commission encouraged citizens to verify all election-related claims directly from official sources to avoid being misled by fabricated content.