Following the coming into effect of the the new Electoral Law 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has adjusted the 2023 general election timetable earlier released in 2021.
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In the new timetable, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on February 25, 2023
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a news conference Saturday in Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Friday signed the Electoral Bill 2022 into law — the fourth time since the restoration of democracy in Nigeria in May 1999 that the Electoral Act would be repealed and re-enacted.
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Speaking at the event, the INEC Chairman said; “Consequently, the 2023 General Election was scheduled to commence onFebruary 18, 2023 with the Presidential and National Assembly elections, followed by the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on the 4th of March 2023.
“Therefore, the Electoral Act 2022, together with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), form the legal basis for conducting all elections in Nigeria. In particular, the Electoral Act provides strict timelines for the implementation of electoral activities based on the date of the General Election.
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“One of the significant timelines is the publication of Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the day appointed for holding an election which has now lapsed for the 2023 General Election.
“Consequently, the Commission has decided to adjust the dates of the 2023 General Election to ensure compliance with the provisions of the new law. Accordingly, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday 25th February 2023 while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold two weeks later on Saturday 11th March 2023", the statement read.
With this adjustment, the 2023 General Election is now 3 days away.
