The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, February 16, 2019, for the presidential and National Assembly elections.
The electoral body made the announcement via its official Twitter handle on Thursday, stating that the election is exactly 505 days away from today.
INEC said: “The Presidential and National Assembly elections have been fixed for Saturday 16th February 2019.”
“In addition 108,752 unclaimed PVCs were collected. 132,431 requested for transfer while 261,429 requested for replacement of their PVCs.”
“Above all the 2019 #NigeriaDecides General Elections is exactly 505 days away from today.”
“The timetable and schedule of activities for the Ekiti & Osun Governorship elections will be released on Thursday next week,” the commission added.
The Presidential and National Assembly elections have been fixed for Saturday 16th February 2019.— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) September 28, 2017