Atiku Abubakar Demands INEC Transparency for 2027 Elections

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President, has demanded transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning recent redeployments in key departments and the production of sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku highlighted the movement of Director Isa Magaji Gum to the Voter Registry Department and the appointment of Mrs Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi to head Electoral Operations.

He emphasized that these changes necessitate immediate clarification from INEC, including the criteria for appointments and assurances against political interference. Atiku raised concerns about a potential contract awarded to Hitech for printing sensitive materials, noting that over half of INEC's materials may be allocated to an undisclosed company believed to be based in France.

He insisted that INEC must confirm or deny these reports and provide details on all companies involved, as any ties between Hitech and the Tinubu family could compromise INEC's neutrality.