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2027: INEC overhauls party guidelines to align with Electoral Act 2026
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a technical review of its party regulations to align them with the Electoral Act 2026 ahead of the 2027 general election. The review is led by INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan and announced by his press secretary Adedayo Oketola. It aims to strengthen oversight, reduce pre‑election disputes, and introduce the Political Party Performance Index to shift INEC toward proactive supervision. The clause‑by‑clause assessment involves national commissioners, legal experts and directors, and will result in revised guidelines before the next election.
Key entitiesProf. Joash Ojo AmupitanINECElectoral Act 2026Political Party Performance IndexAdedayo Oketola
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