National Assembly Moves To Shift Presidential Poll To February 13, Reason Revealed

Fresh legislative moves to reconsider the 2027 presidential election date have prompted the National Assembly to cut short its recess and reconvene for an emergency plenary session.

In a notice signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, lawmakers were directed to resume at 11 am on Tuesday. “Very crucial decisions shall be taken by each Chamber during the session,” the notice read, adding that senators and members should “reschedule their engagements accordingly.”

However, sources revealed that the session is primarily to review the February 20, 2027 presidential election date announced by INEC, amid concerns that it falls within Ramadan. “The ultimate aim is to give legislative backing to INEC’s request to address the concerns raised regarding the 2027 election slated to hold during Ramadan,” a senator said, while another disclosed that “the presidential poll date may be brought forward to February 13.”

INEC had earlier acknowledged the concerns, stating that it “remains sensitive to all legitimate concerns that may impact electoral participation” and may seek legislative intervention where necessary.