2027: INEC calls for ‘simple language’ version of Electoral Act

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the government to produce a simplified version of the recently amended Electoral Act to make it easier for voters to understand. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan made the appeal during a citizens’ town hall meeting organized by the Civil Society Network on Election Integrity and the Electoral Act in Abuja. He highlighted the need for clear language, especially regarding the definition of real-time result transmission, citing recent local elections in the Federal Capital Territory as an example. The call aims to improve public comprehension of electoral provisions ahead of the 2027 elections, with INEC indicating further clarification will be sought.

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