The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. Read Also: INEC To Publish Names, Credentials Of Presidential, Governorship Candidates SaturdayADVERTISEMENTIn a related development, INEC announced the suspension of PVC collection in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The electoral body reassured residents of Osun State of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election on August 15, 2026. ADVERTISEMENT“INEC reassures the people of Osun State of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election on 15th August, 2026,” the commission said.