2027: INEC Assures Nigerians of Transparent, Acceptable 2027 Poll

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, told participants at a Citizens’ Townhall Meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 in Abuja that INEC aims to conduct the most credible election in Nigeria’s history. He said the commission will organise a mock presidential election to test technology, especially interstate transmission of BVAS devices, and has introduced new validation safeguards. The announcement signals INEC’s focus on improving logistical and technological readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections. The next steps include conducting the mock election and finalising testing before the actual poll.

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