2027 will be Nigeria’s best election yet, INEC Chair assures Nigerians

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Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), told participants at a Citizens’ Town Hall organized by the Civil Society Network on Electoral Integrity that the 2027 general elections will be the best in Nigeria’s history. He attributed this confidence to reforms introduced by the Electoral Act 2026, which was signed into law after a three‑year consultative process involving the National Assembly, civil society groups, and INEC. Amupitan highlighted measures to improve transparency, restore public trust, and address technical glitches that affected the 2023 election, stating that device testing and system upgrades have resolved previous issues. He warned that voter ignorance remains a security concern and emphasized the role of civic engagement in democratic consolidation.

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