The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, timetable for 2018 governorship election
1. Notice of election – 4th April 2018.
2. Commencement of campaign by Political Parties in public – 15th April 2018.
3. Conduct of Party Primaries including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries – 15th April 2018 – 14th May 2018
4. Collection of Forms for the election by Political Parties at INEC Headquarters – 16th April 2018.
5. Last day for submission of Forms CF001 and CF002 at the INEC Headquarters – 15th May 2018.
6. Publications of Personal Particulars of candidates (CF001) and list of candidates – 22nd May 2018.
7. Last day for withdrawal by candidate(s)/
8. Last day for the submission of nomination forms by Political Parties – 13th June 2018.
9. Publication of official Register of Voters for the election – 14th June 2018.
10. Publication of final list of nominated candidates – 14th June 2018.
11. Publication of Notice of Poll – 30th June 2018.
12. Submission of names of Party Agents for the Election to the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) – 30th June 2018.
13. Last day for campaigns – 12th July 2018.
14. Date of the election – 14th July, 2018.
