Electronic transmission of results not an issue – INEC chairman

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, told a citizens’ town‑hall meeting in Abuja that electronic transmission of results for the 2027 general election will not be a problem. He said the commission has put in place measures to ensure credible polls, dismissed concerns about network adequacy, and asserted that glitches experienced in the 2023 election have been resolved. Amupitan acknowledged logistical challenges in the recent Federal Capital Territory election and said result management and logistics are being strengthened to improve transparency. The statements aim to reassure the public and stakeholders ahead of the upcoming national election.

Key entitiesProf. Joash AmupitanIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Civil Society Network on Election Integrity2023 general election2027 general election

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