The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has announced the schedule for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, while formally notifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to monitor the exercise in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026.
In a letter dated July 20, 2026, and addressed to the INEC Chairman, the party invited the electoral commission to observe all stages of its primary elections.
The notification was jointly signed by the LPP National Chairman, Hon. Bashir Okunlade, and the National Secretary, Hon. Ishaq Abubakar.
According to the timetable, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on August 13, 2026, at Green Minds Hotels, Utako, Abuja, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The presidential primary is slated for August 27, 2026, at the same venue, with proceedings expected to commence at 11:00 a.m.
The party further scheduled its senatorial primaries for August 29 across the 109 senatorial districts, while House of Representatives primaries will take place on August 30 in all 360 federal constituencies.
Governorship primaries are fixed for August 31 and will be conducted at party secretariats in the 28 states where governorship elections are due.
State House of Assembly primaries will follow on September 1 across the various state constituencies nationwide.
As part of its compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026, the LPP said it would submit its membership register to INEC on August 3, 2026, at least 21 days before the commencement of its primary elections, as required by law.
The party urged the electoral umpire to monitor each stage of the process, stating,
“Consequently, we request you to attend and observe each of the above events in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.”
It also expressed optimism over the commission’s support, adding, “We look forward to your cooperation.”
The notification signals the LPP’s official commencement of preparations for the 2027 general elections as political parties intensify activities ahead of the electoral season.
