The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to release an updated list of candidates for the 2027 general elections following the completion of its review process.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Tuesday in Gombe while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of an interactive session with commission staff from the North-East zone.
Amupitan explained that the review was initiated to address complaints received by the commission concerning errors in candidates’ details, including misspelt names and cases of double nominations.
According to him, the commission deliberately allowed the maximum 14-day period for the review to ensure that the complaints were properly examined before the revised list was made public.
He noted that errors could occur in the initial list of candidates, making it necessary for the commission to provide an opportunity for corrections.
“As you know, usually, in any list published, there could be errors here and there, and there have been complaints of misspelling of names. We have also received complaints of double nominations.
“We decided to allow the maximum period of 14 days. Any moment from now, we will make the review public, and the list will be released,” the INEC chairman said.
The planned release comes as the commission intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections, with efforts to ensure the accuracy of candidates’ information ahead of the polls.
The updated list is expected to reflect corrections made during the review process, particularly those relating to candidates’ names and nomination status.
INEC’s review is part of its preparations for the forthcoming elections, as political parties and candidates await the publication of the revised list.
