INEC has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and released the full timetable for party primaries, campaigns and key electoral deadlines.
The Turaki-led PDP National Working Committee says INEC has no constitutional power to impose leadership on the party, insisting that all disputes remain before the Court of Appeal.
The passage of the Nigeria Electoral Act Amendment 2026 by the Senate introduces revised timelines, entrenches BVAS accreditation and retains INEC’s discretion on results transmission, with major implications for electoral credibility ahead of 2027.
PDP has fixed March 28 and March 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, as the party finalises preparations for congresses and leadership transition.