Civil Society Groups Demand INEC Ensure IReV Portal Success

Civil society organizations called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee the effective operation of the IReV portal during the 2027 general elections. This appeal was made during the Second Stakeholder Roundtable on Voter Education and Youth Participation, convened by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) in Abuja.

The roundtable focused on enhancing youth participation in elections, addressing barriers to voter engagement, and leveraging technology for electoral processes. Participants noted that while the IReV portal performed adequately during the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, stronger assurances were needed for its reliability in 2027.

Key issues identified included declining public confidence, difficulties in collecting permanent voter cards (PVCs), and electoral violence. The communiqué revealed that 220 youth monitors had been trained to track electoral reforms, with over 656 reports submitted, highlighting PVC collection challenges as a significant concern.