‎The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections.
‎In attendance at the meeting are chairmen and secretaries of political parties, as well as their representatives.
‎The development followed the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which necessitated a review of existing procedures.
‎According to the INEC Chairman, the updated guidelines were aligned with the provisions of the new electoral law, noting that political parties and other stakeholders could no longer operate within the evolving electoral framework using outdated regulations.
‎In addition to the guidelines review, INEC also outlined several preparatory measures, including the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
‎The process is scheduled to begin with online pre-registration on the 18th of August 2025, followed by in-person registration from the 25th of August 2025, allowing eligible Nigerians register or update their voter information.
‎The commission has also announced plans for a nationwide voter register revalidation exercise, aimed at removing duplicate entries and deceased persons to enhance the credibility of the electoral roll.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.