Opposition Kicks As National Assembly Moves To Shift 2027 Elections To 2026
Opposition in the country is enraged over a fresh bid by the National Assembly to move the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to November 2026.
Naija News reports that the proposal is part of amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, which seeks to move the elections forward by about six months to allow all pre and post-election litigations to be concluded before the May 29, 2027, handover date.
If the bid is successful, the presidential and gubernatorial elections would be conducted in November 2026, rather than the traditional February or March dates.
No comment from officials yet.
Author summary: Opposition enraged by election date change bid.