INEC Assures Nigerians 2027 Elections Will Be Smooth, Hybrid Transmission Ensures Inclusivity

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that the technical issues experienced in the 2023 presidential election will not recur in the 2027 polls. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan told a citizens’ town hall in Abuja that the upcoming general election will be the best in the country’s history and highlighted the use of hybrid electronic transmission to ensure inclusivity. The commission also confirmed new dates: presidential and National Assembly elections on 16 January 2027 and governorship and state assembly elections on 6 February 2027, adjusted after President Bola Tinubu signed the 2026 Electoral Act amendment. The timetable change aligns with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and aims to improve credibility and transparency. INEC will implement real‑time electronic result transmission as mandated by Section 60(3) of the Act.

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