In Nigeria, the High Court ruled that the National Electoral Commission (INEC) must adhere strictly to the 120-day statutory period for election timetables as stipulated in section 29(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026. The court found that INEC's timetable or press release dated March 27, 2026, unlawfully abridged or varied this period.

This ruling affects the scheduling of the 2027 national and house of assembly elections, with the Democratic Party and other stakeholders contesting the legality and fairness of INEC's proposed timetable. The court's decision underscores the legal requirement for electoral bodies to comply with statutory timeframes, setting a precedent for election timetable governance in Nigeria.