As Nigeria advances towards the 2027 general elections, the need for early planning, strategic coordination, and strong institutional cohesion has become critical to the delivery of free, fair, and credible polls.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, stated this at a strategic meeting with key stakeholders in Lagos.
The strategic meeting with National commissioners and Resident Electoral commissioners is aimed at developing effective strategies to eliminate all forms of interference in the forthcoming FCT area council elections and off cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states scheduled to hold this year
Chairman Independent Electoral Commission INEC Professor Joash Amupitan, says data management remains one of the major challenges in organizing credible elections, especially in the eyes of the global community.
He stressed the need for proactive measures to strengthen electoral integrity.
Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Federal Capital Territory and Osun State expressed confidence in the electoral umpire’s capacity to build a robust electoral system that inspires public trust and upholds the democratic aspirations of Nigerians.
The electoral umpire reiterated its commitment to restoring and sustaining the confidence of Nigerians, particularly as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.