The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and credentials of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.
The commission announced that political parties now have until midnight on Tuesday, July 14, to upload the names and personal particulars of their presidential, Senate and House of Representatives candidates, extending the earlier deadline of Saturday, July 11.
INEC said the extension followed appeals from political parties that experienced difficulties meeting the initial deadline.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the request was formally conveyed through the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).
According to Haruna, IPAC sought additional time on behalf of political parties that were yet to complete the submission of their candidates’ details through the commission’s online portal.
“The decision to extend was based on appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, on behalf of political parties who were unable to upload the names and personal particulars of their candidates within the scheduled timeline,” Haruna said.
He noted that the extension is aimed at ensuring all eligible political parties have a fair opportunity to comply with the electoral requirements while remaining within the provisions of the law.
INEC urged political parties to take advantage of the additional time to complete the submission process before the revised deadline.
“The Commission enjoins political parties to take advantage of this window of opportunity and ensure that all necessary details are uploaded before the expiration of the new deadline,” the statement added.
