Current status
Presidential and National Assembly elections: Saturday, 16 January 2027. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections: Saturday, 6 February 2027. INEC says the dates will not change.
Where things stand (14 November 2026): voter registration for 2027 has closed, nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been running since 9 October 2026, and INEC will publish the final register of voters on 15 December 2026.
What to do now: if you registered, collect your PVC as early as possible. You cannot vote without it.
This page tracks the 2027 general election timetable: election dates, PVC collection, the voter register and every INEC deadline, updated as INEC announces each step. For the candidates, follow our 2027 presidential election tracker and, for Delta State, #DeltaDecides2027.
2027 election dates and key INEC deadlines
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13 February 2026 | Notice of election issued |
| 26 February 2026 | INEC releases revised timetable under the Electoral Act 2026 |
| 11 May – 26 July 2026 | Third and final phase of Continuous Voter Registration |
| 9 October 2026 | Nationwide PVC collection begins |
| 10 October 2026 | Final list of governorship and State Assembly candidates published |
| 15 December 2026 | Official register of voters published |
| 6 January 2027 | Deadline for parties to submit polling agents for governorship and State Assembly elections |
| 14 January 2027 | Campaigns end for presidential and National Assembly elections |
| 16 January 2027 | Presidential and National Assembly elections |
| 4 February 2027 | Campaigns end for governorship and State Assembly elections |
| 6 February 2027 | Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections |
Which states will not hold governorship elections on 6 February?
Eight states have off-cycle governorship elections and will not elect governors on 6 February 2027: Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun. Voters in these states still vote in the presidential and National Assembly elections on 16 January.
PVC collection: how to collect your voter card
- Go to the INEC office in the local government area where you registered, or the collection point INEC announces for your ward.
- Take your temporary voter’s card or registration slip and a means of identification.
- Confirm your details and collect your PVC. Check that the name, photograph and polling unit are correct.
- Keep your PVC safe. Never sell it or hand it to a politician or agent; doing so is an offence.
INEC has also introduced online registration and printable PVC technology to cut waiting times. Check INEC’s official channels for the arrangement in your area.
Latest updates
- 14 Nov 2026: PVC collection continues nationwide; final register due on 15 December.
- 13 Oct 2026: Low turnout at PVC distribution in Calabar
- 9 Oct 2026: INEC urges Enugu residents to use the claims, objections and PVC collection windows
- 8 Oct 2026: INEC announces voter register display and PVC collection in Taraba
- 5 Oct 2026: Voter register passes 103 million; PVC collection set for 9 October
- 16 Jul 2026: INEC registers 2.43 million new voters; Kaduna tops CVR
- 4 Jul 2026: INEC extends CVR and introduces online self-service for first-time voters
Official channels
- INEC official website (inecnigeria.org)
- INEC verified X account (@inecnigeria)
More election coverage: 2027 presidential candidates and campaigns · Delta 2027 governorship candidates · #DeltaDecides2027 results hub
2027 elections: frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria?
Saturday, 16 January 2027, together with the Senate and House of Representatives elections.
When are the 2027 governorship elections?
Saturday, 6 February 2027, together with the State House of Assembly elections, in 28 states.
Can I still register to vote for 2027?
No. Continuous Voter Registration for the 2027 elections has ended. If you registered, collect your PVC.
Where do I collect my PVC?
At the INEC office in the local government area where you registered, or the ward collection point INEC announces. Take your temporary voter’s card or registration slip and a means of identification.
Do I need a PVC to vote?
Yes. You must present your Permanent Voter Card at your polling unit to be accredited and vote.
When will INEC publish the final voter register?
INEC will publish the official register of voters on 15 December 2026.
Which states will not have governorship elections in 2027?
Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Osun, which hold off-cycle governorship elections. They still vote in the presidential and National Assembly elections.
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