INEC Completes Readiness Tour for 2027 Elections in Lokoja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed its nationwide operational readiness tour in Lokoja, as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced that nine out of 14 major statutory milestones in the election timetable have been executed.

This announcement was made during the North-Central Zonal Interactive Meeting, which included National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners, and other officials. The tour aimed to identify operational weaknesses and ensure local challenges are incorporated into national planning to prevent voter disenfranchisement.

Amupitan emphasized the need for increased attention to remaining preparations as election dates approach, directing that no staff should take annual leave until after the elections. The elections will involve over 103 million registered voters across 176,846 polling units, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027, and governorship elections on February 6, 2027.

He warned against partisanship and negligence, stating that violations would attract swift sanctions.