INEC Election Timetable 2023 [Updated Today] » Voice of Nigeria

February 13, 2023 Mary

“Stay Informed, Shape the Future: The INEC Election Timetable 2023 Unveiled”

As reported by INEC Nigeria and published at voiceofnigeria.org.ng, the 2023 General Election in Nigeria is fast approaching, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the INEC Election Timetable.

This comprehensive schedule outlines the important dates for each stage of the election, including the State Houses of Assembly, Governorship, House of Representatives, Senatorial, and Presidential elections.

By taking the time to engage in the election process, citizens have the opportunity to shape Nigeria’s future and secure a bright future for generations to come.

Stay updated and play an active role in shaping the country’s trajectory by staying informed with the INEC Election Timetable 2023.

Pertinent Particulars of the INEC Election Timetable 2023

The INEC Election Timetable 2023 lays out the official schedule for the 2023 general election in Nigeria as sanctioned by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The State Houses of Assembly Election is slated for the 11th of March 2023.
The Governorship Election is scheduled for the same day, the 11th of March 2023.
The House of Representatives Election and the Senatorial Election are slated for the 25th of February 2023.
The Presidential Election is also scheduled for the 25th of February 2023.

The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has declared that the Presidential and National Assembly elections will occur on February 25, 2023, while the governorship and State Assembly elections will take place on March 11, 2023.

Procedure for Voting in the 2023 General Election

The official INEC Voting Procedure 2023 outlines the steps to be taken in order to vote in the upcoming 2023 General Election.
The procedure, as released via the Commission’s verified Twitter handle, involves the following steps:

Voting commences at 8:30 a.m.
Presentation of Permanent Voter Cards for accreditation through BVAS.
Verification of voter’s name on the voters register at the polling unit.
Authentication via BVAS through the use of fingerprints or facial recognition.
Issuance of a ballot paper after accreditation.
Casting of vote in secret within the voting cubicle and depositing the marked ballot paper into the ballot box.
Option to observe the sorting and counting of votes from a distance of 300 meters from the voting area.

The INEC statement indicated that voters have the option to leave or remain within 300 meters of the voting area to witness the sorting and counting of votes.