Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- Since the release of the 2027 general election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission, a wave of concern has moved across sections of the public, particularly within Muslim communities, over the proposed coincidence of national elections with the holy month of Ramadan. What began as a timetable announcement has matured into a national conversation about faith, civic duty, and the meaning of worship in public life. The debate has been spirited, emotional, reflective, and at the same time, revealing.



In a report titled Ramadan: INEC moves to review 2027 election dates, published on Saturday, 14 February 2026, the commission acknowledged the concerns and stated that it may seek legislative interve...