Nigeria, March 28 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted its timetable for the 2027 general elections, extending the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers.

The electoral umpire announced the change in a statement issued on Friday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna.

INEC said the decision followed concerns raised by political parties during a consultative meeting held on Tuesday, 24 March, over the earlier deadline for submission of party membership registers.

Under the previously released revised timetable and schedule of activities, parties were required to submit their registers between 1 April and 21 A...