INEC extend candidates list submission deadline on IPAC appeal 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday early morning announced the extension of deadline for the submission of candidates list by political parties following appeal made to the commission by Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC on behalf of political parties.

Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the national commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in a statement in Abuja said the Commission’s committed to ensuring inclusivity in its practices, while acting within the ambit of the law.

According to Kudu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approved the extension of the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, by political parties. 

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“The deadline for submission in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election being Saturday 11th July 2026 has been extended to midnight on Tuesday 14th July, 2026.
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. 

“The extension underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity in its practices, while acting within the ambit of the law.

*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.