INEC has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their members register for the 2027 general election, shifting the date from April 21 to May 10.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their members register ahead of the 2027 general election.
The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, on Friday in Abuja.
Haruna said that instead of the earlier April 21 deadline, political parties now have until May 10 to submit their membership registers, but not later than 21 days before the conduct of their respective primaries.
He explained that the decision followed a meeting between the commission and political parties on Tuesday, where concerns were raised over the timeline contained in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
According to him, the commission agreed to adjust the submission period to align with the 21 days requirement prescribed under Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act, 2026.
Haruna added that the actual dates were fixed by the political parties themselves.
“Political parties are accordingly informed that they are free to fix the dates of their primaries within the approved period from April 23 to May 30. It is imperative that parties adhere to this timeline to ensure a smooth electoral process.
“The register of party members must be submitted to INEC not later than 21 days before the holding of their respective primaries.
“This means that the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members is extended to May 10, from April 21 originally contained in the revised timetable,” he said.
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