BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s 2026 Elections May Hold in November — NASS Proposes Shift

BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s 2026 Elections May Hold in November — NASS Proposes Shift

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Abuja, Nigeria – October 14, 2025 — Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may be held in November 2026, following a new proposal by the National Assembly to move the polls six months earlier than the traditional February date.

The adjustment is aimed at aligning Nigeria’s electoral calendar with regional trends and giving more time for pre-inauguration transitions, lawmakers say.

If passed, this would mark a major shift in the country’s democratic timetable — potentially affecting INEC’s preparations, political party primaries, and campaign timelines.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to issue an official response.

Sele Media Africa will track this developing story.
Citations:

1. guardian.ng: guardian.ng/politics/national-assembly-proposes-nov-2026-date-for-2027-general-election/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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