The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election.

The reports had claimed that the commission unveiled the full preparatory timetable for the poll.

However, in a statement on Friday, Adedayo Oketola, spokesperson to the INEC chairman, said the information is “false and misleading”.

“INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 general election,” the statement reads.

“The Commission reiterates that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law.

“In particular, Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that the Commission shall publish a Notice of Election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election.”

Oketola said any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC.

“INEC assures Nigerians that the official Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election will be released in due course, in full compliance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022,” the statement reads.

“When released, it will be communicated through the Commission’s established and verified channels.

“The Commission urges the public and the media to disregard the fake reports and always rely on information from INEC’s official platforms for accurate and authoritative updates.”