The National Assembly has proposed moving Nigeria’s 2026 general elections from the usual February timeline to November 2026 six months earlier than scheduled.
This proposal is part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled during a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja.
The new bill seeks to repeal the 2022 Electoral Act and introduce a fresh Electoral Act 2025. The one-day hearing attracted lawmakers, civil society groups, and electoral stakeholders.
The draft amendment states that elections for the offices of President and State Governors must be held at least 185 days before the end of the current term. The proposed shift is intended to allow enough time to resolve all election-related court cases before the constitutionally mandated handover on May 29, 2027.
