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Oct 30, 20261 min read

INEC begins media accreditation for 2027 general elections

INEC begins media accreditation for 2027 general elections
Galaxy TV · Politics desk · Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially opened its online portal for journalists and media organizations seeking accreditation to cover the 2027 general elections. According to the commission's timetable, the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, followed by governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls on February 6, 2027.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened online accreditation for journalists and media organisations seeking to cover the 2027 general elections.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Jan. 16, 2027, while the governorship and Houses of Assembly polls are fixed for Feb. 6, 2027.

INEC, in the notice issued on Friday, advised media organisations interested in the coverage of the election to visit https://imap.inecnigeria.org”>https://imap.inecnigeria.org to register.

According ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‌‍⁠‍​‌‌​to INEC, the dedicated portal, which was opened on Oct. 30, would close at midnight on Dec. 1.

The commission warned that late applications would not be accepted, saying the portal would shut down automatically at the deadline.

It advised interested media organisations to call 08063041332 or 08032861058, or send email to [email protected] for enquiries.

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Kimberly Dirisu
Junior Digital Content & Communications Executive

Reporting for Galaxy TV from Lagos and Abuja, covering energy and national affairs across Nigeria and West Africa