The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun media accreditation for the 2027 General Elections. The Commission has opened its online portal for journalists and media organisations seeking to cover the elections.
INEC announced that the accreditation portal opened on Friday, October 30, 2026. It will close at midnight on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Media organisations must submit their applications through the Commission’s official accreditation portal at https://imap.inecnigeria.org.
The Commission warned applicants against submitting their requests after the deadline. It said the portal would shut down automatically once the application period ends.
INEC also advised media organisations to complete their applications before the closing date to avoid missing the accreditation window.
The 2027 General Elections are scheduled to hold on January 16 and February 6, 2027. The 2027 General Elections are scheduled to hold on January 16 and February 6, 2027.
Journalists and media organisations seeking further information can contact INEC through 08063041332 or 08032861058. Applicants can also send enquiries to imapenquiries@gmail.com.
The accreditation exercise will enable eligible media organisations to deploy journalists to cover the 2027 General Elections.
