Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- Some civil society organisations have welcomed the release of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In a joint statement on Saturday, the groups commended INEC for publishing the election calendar ahead of the statutory deadline, saying the move provides clarity for political parties, security agencies and citizens to begin preparations in earnest.

The statement followed Friday's announcement by the INEC Chairperson, Joash Amupitan, that the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, 20 February 2027, while the governorship and state Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, 6 March 2027.

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