By Ayodele Oni
The House of Representatives is expected to reconvene for an emergency session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
This is to enable the House deliberate on issues arising from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, (INEC) release of the timetable for the 2027 general elections.
Spokesman of the green house, Rep. Akin Rotimi, who disclosed this in a statement, described the electoral body’s announcement as one of “constitutional and national significance.”
INEC had fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
According to the statement, members of the Green Chamber were notified of the emergency sitting through an internal memorandum from the Speaker’s office.
The session is expected to focus on legislative matters connected to the newly released timetable, reflecting the House’s resolve to act promptly on issues affecting the nation’s democratic process.
Rotimi noted that all related business would be treated with urgency and urged lawmakers to prioritise attendance in view of the importance of the deliberations.
INEC had on Monday formally unveiled the comprehensive schedule for the 2027 polls, including timelines for party primaries slated for July to September 2026, as well as the commencement of Continuous Voter Registration in April 2026.
The development comes amid ongoing consultations and proposed amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, had presented the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal of N873.778 and projected 2027 election costs before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.
He clarified that the N873.778 billion estimate is separate from INEC’s proposed N171 billion expenditure for 2026 operations, which covers by-elections, off-cycle polls, and routine activities.
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