Independent_National_Electoral_Commission opens 2027 election portal

The Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria announced that it will issue official access codes to political parties on June 26, 2026, for the Candidate Nomination Portal for the 2027 general elections. This move aims to streamline the nomination process and address delays in publicizing candidate lists. Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Joash Amupitan urged political parties to prepare their ICT personnel and adhere to strict deadlines, as the portal is fully automated and will close automatically. Joash Amupitan also expressed concern over pending court cases regarding party leadership, calling them a distraction, and emphasized the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's commitment to impartiality and the rule of law. The Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission also called for intensified voter education and mobilization for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Despite some judgments from the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria nullifying aspects of its timetable, the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission remains committed to conducting the elections in compliance with legal pronouncements.