Lawmakers propose shifting presidential, governorship elections to November 2026 In preparation for the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s National Assembly has proposed moving the presidential and governorship elections to November 2026—several months earlier than the traditional February or March timeline.  The proposed changes are part of draft amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, which currently mandates that such elections be held no later than 185 days before the expiration of the incumbent's tenure on 29 May. READ ALSO: Full Text: Tinubu delivers Democracy Day speech at National Assembly joint session The proposal was tabled during...