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 political 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 was announced in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Adedayo Oketola. It aims to strengthen oversight, reduce pre‑election disputes, and introduce the Political Party Performance Index (PPPI) to shift INEC toward proactive supervision. National commissioners, legal experts and directors will conduct a clause‑by‑clause assessment of the 2022 framework, seeking clearer compliance and smoother election administration.

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Single source: Vanguard. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by The Nation. Also confirmed by Blueprint.