Opposition Reacts to Proposed Election Date Change
The opposition in the country is outraged by the National Assembly's plan to move the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to November 2026.
According to Naija News, this proposal is part of the amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, aiming to shift the elections forward by about six months. The reason behind this move is to allow all pre and post-election litigations to be concluded before the May 29, 2027, handover date.
If successful, the presidential and gubernatorial elections would take place in November 2026, rather than the traditional February or March dates.
No comment from the National Assembly on the opposition's reaction.
Author's summary: Opposition kicks against election date change.