How Many Days Left Until Nigeria’s 2027 Elections?

As of October 12, 2026, there are 96 days remaining till Nigeria’s 2027 basic elections scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2027.

Because Nigeria makes use of a presidential system, voters will vote for the president and members of each the Senate and House of Representatives concurrently. However, not all elections can be held on the identical day.

The Presidential and House of Assembly elections can be held on January 16, 2027, whereas the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled for 3 weeks later, on February 6, 2027.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is already getting ready for the elections as we enter the ultimate 100 days. The countdown modifications day by day, you’ll want to trace the date your self. Consult the official timeline and use a devoted days calculator to see what number of days are left till the 2027 Nigeria election date.

Which Elections Are Taking Place in Nigeria in 2027?

According to the INEC calendar, we’re set for the next elections in Nigeria in 2027:

• Presidential elections on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Voters will elect the President and Vice President.
• House of Assembly elections on Saturday, January 16, 2027. All 109 seats representing the senatorial districts within the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, in addition to all 360 federal constituency seats, are contested.
• Governorship elections on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Governors throughout 28 states can be elected, whereas the remaining 8 states don’t maintain elections on the identical date as a result of previous rulings.
• State House of Assembly elections on Saturday, February 6, 2027. All 36 state legislative seats are up for election.

Important Events Leading Into the Elections

The INEC 2027 election timetable has already modified earlier than. First, INEC revised it in February 2026 after the Electoral Act of 2026 handed. In this revision INEC moved each election dates ahead into the long run: from February 20, 2027, to January 16, 2027, and from March 6, 2027, to February 6, 2027.

By the top of May 2026 all events have submitted their digital membership rosters and maintain inside candidate nominations.

Next, between June and August 2026, the events handed of their candidate varieties which had been promptly printed by INEC. This included private particulars and affidavits of candidates inside the required deadlines.

The Presidential Contenders

Eighteen events are on the poll, however polls agree that this can be a three-horse race. Incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working for a second time period below the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Vice President Kashim Shettima. His closest opposition is veteran politician Atiku Abubakar, who leads the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket alongside working mate Rotimi Amaechi.

The third candidate is Peter Obi, working on a coalition platform (NDC) alongside Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Key Milestones You Should Know About Before the Elections

INEC has already publish the official list of presidential, legislative, and gubernatorial candidates, however different vital dates stay. If voters need to change their voting location, register, or apply for a alternative of a misplaced or broken voter card, they’ve:

• 6 days, or till October 18, 2026, to take action for the Presidential and National Assembly elections
• 27 days, or till November 8, 2026, to take action for the Governorship and State Assembly elections

It’s additionally price noting that INEC should publish the official notices in every constituency exhibiting the date and time of the ballot and the designated areas for the polling models by:

• January 2, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections
• January 23, 2027, for the Governorship and State Assembly elections

After that, we’ll solely want to attend for the polls to open on the designated days.