May 12, 2026

INEC reschedules dates for 2019 general elections

By Farouk Mohammed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has rescheduled dates for the 2019 general elections.

Okay Nigeria understands that the elections are now to hold on; 23rd February, 2019 for Presidential and National Assembly while the Governorship, State House of Assembly and the FCT Area Council Elections is to hold on 9th March, 2019.

This was disclosed by Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, during a press briefing in Abuja.

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