INEC Shifts Release of Access Codes to Political Parties to Monday

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the release of access codes for political parties to Monday, June 29. This decision, initially planned for Friday, June 26, will allow parties more time to upload the names of their nominated candidates for the 2027 general election. The commission has already distributed the necessary nomination forms to the political parties.

An INEC source indicated that the outstanding step is for political parties to upload all required forms using the access code once it is provided. While parties have received the forms to be filled, the portal for uploading this information remains inaccessible until Monday. This postponement is intended to facilitate a seamless process for the parties.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a proactive step by presenting certificates of return to its duly nominated candidates. Led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, the party ratified the outcomes of primaries for various elective positions, including presidential, gubernatorial, senatorial, and legislative seats. Each candidate received their INEC Nomination Forms with a directive to return them within 72 hours, enabling the party to commence uploading them to the INEC Nomination portal, which is open for Presidential and National Assembly filings.