INEC reports progress on preparations for 2027 elections

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission says it is progressing with preparations for the 2027 general elections, reporting that it has completed nine of 14 statutory milestones and is continuing operational work in the South-East. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan made the remarks during a readiness assessment with commission staff in Enugu on October 20. He said the commission was following a timetable and checklist, had prepared and distributed non-sensitive materials, and was advancing contracts for sensitive materials. Staff training and retraining had begun, particularly on guidelines and regulations under the Electoral Act 2026, he said. Amupitan also cited plans to add vehicle logistics, upgrades to information and communications technology, tighter security and coordination with other agencies. These preparations are intended to support the movement of personnel and materials and the wider conduct of the polls, according to his remarks. The supplied reporting does not independently verify the status of the preparations. The assessment brought together national commissioners, resident electoral commissioners from across the South-East and senior officials....