INEC Chairman Amupitan Outlines 2027 Election Plans

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is intensifying preparations for the 2027 general elections, emphasizing transparency, technology, and public trust, according to INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN.

This announcement was made during a strategic workshop in Abuja organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors. The workshop is timely, occurring 101 days before the presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027, and 124 days before the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027.

Amupitan stated that credible elections require a partnership between INEC, civil society, and the media. He reported that INEC has completed eight of the 14 major activities in its revised election timetable and will begin nationwide collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) on October 9, 2026.

The Continuous Voter Registration exercise has resulted in over 10.7 million new registrations. Additionally, INEC has acquired 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices and is integrating artificial intelligence for cybersecurity and anomaly detection.