Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has brought forward the dates for the 2027 general elections following the enactment of a new Electoral Act.

In a statement by its spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, INEC said the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on 16 January 2027, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections have been rescheduled to 6 February 2027.

The elections were earlier fixed for 20 February and 6 March 2027, respectively, under the repealed Electoral Act, 2022.

Muslim faithful had also raised concerns that the previous timelines would coincide with the fasting month of Ramadan and could affect voter turnout.

INEC said the adjustment became necessar...