National Assembly Proposes November 2026 for 2027 General Elections | NwokeukwuMascot

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Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may hold in November 2026, following a fresh proposal by the National Assembly to shift the polls six months earlier than the traditional February/March schedule.



The proposed change was contained in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled on Monday during a public hearing jointly organised by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja.




According to the draft amendment, “Elections into the office of the President and Governor of a State shall be held not later than 185 days before the expiration of the term of office of the last holder of the office.”



If adopted, this would place the elections in November 2026, roughly six months before the end of the current administration’s tenure on May 29, 2027.




Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters, Hon. Adebayo Balogun, said the move is intended to ensure that all election litigations are concluded before the swearing-in of newly elected officials.




“This proposal will guarantee that all manner of election petitions are dispensed with before the inauguration of winners,” Balogun stated.




He added that the National Assembly also plans to amend Sections 285 and 139 of the 1999 Constitution to shorten the timeframe for election petitions, reducing tribunal judgments from 180 to 90 days, appellate court decisions from 90 to 60 days, and ensuring the entire judicial process does not exceed 185 days.



Among other key provisions, the bill proposes early voting for specific categories of Nigerians such as security personnel, INEC staff, accredited journalists, and observers, at least 14 days before the main election day.



Another significant feature of the amendment is the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, backed by penalties for defaulting officials.


The proposed Section 60(5) of the amendment reads, “The Presiding Officer shall transmit the results, including the total number of accredited voters, to the next level of collation both electronically and manually.”




Officers who issue unstamped ballot papers or result sheets could face a one-year jail term or a ₦1 million fine under the new provisions.




Representing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Abdullahi Zuru commended the proposed reforms, particularly the emphasis on electronic voting and compulsory e-transmission of results. He described the measures as “critical steps toward strengthening the credibility of Nigeria’s elections and minimizing post-election disputes.”




In July, a similar reform proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution  seeking to conduct all elections on the same day  generated mixed reactions across political divides.



While opposition parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) expressed support for the idea, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected it, warning that such a move could pose logistical challenges and “unforeseen political consequences.”



The one-day election proposal, championed by the House Committee on Constitution Review chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, emerged from nationwide constitutional consultations across the six geopolitical zones.



If eventually passed, the reform would compel INEC to conduct presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly elections simultaneously, a move proponents say could significantly cut election costs and reduce post-election bandwagon effects.




This development marks a major step in Nigeria’s ongoing electoral reform efforts, signaling the National Assembly’s resolve to strengthen the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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