AI won’t decide outcome of 2027 general election – INEC Chairman

INEC says it is developing an AI governance framework while using the technology to improve logistics, detect anomalies and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process.

Parties have until 24 October to challenge governorship list omissions

INEC says any party that believes a duly nominated governorship candidate was wrongly left off the final list must notify the Commission by 24 October 2026, within the 14-day window in Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2026. Parties that miss the date risk losing the chance to correct the ballot.

INEC publishes final list of governorship candidates for 6 February 2027

420 governorship tickets across 28 states are on INEC's final list, released on 10 October. The other eight states vote off-cycle. Every ticket, with its deputy, is now on the Candidates screen.

PVC collection is open nationwide

Collection of Permanent Voter's Cards began on 9 October at INEC's local government and ward centres in all 36 states and the FCT. The register now holds over 103 million voters, including 10.77 million new registrants.

Check your name: voter register on display until 15 October

INEC is displaying the voter register for public scrutiny from 9 to 15 October. Confirm your details are correct and report duplicates, deceased persons or other wrong entries before the window closes.