2027: INEC to align party regulations, guidelines with Electoral Act

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will revise its political party regulations and guidelines to align with the recently passed Electoral Act 2026 and emerging realities. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said a technical workshop will bring together commissioners, directors, legal experts and other stakeholders to conduct a clause‑by‑clause review of the 2022 framework. The revision aims to ensure legal compliance, improve party oversight, reduce pre‑election disputes and boost public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle. The process will be completed before the 2027 elections.

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Reported by 3 sources: The Nation, pm_news, Vanguard. Also confirmed by Blueprint.