INEC and Editors Collaborate to Build Electoral Trust

With approximately 100 days until the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) are focusing on the critical issue of public trust in the electoral process. During a Strategic Workshop for Editors held in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, highlighted that public confidence is essential for a credible electoral process.

He stated that electoral trust must be earned through consistent performance and transparency. The workshop aimed to foster a strategic alignment between INEC and the media, emphasizing the importance of verified facts and institutional transparency while maintaining the media's watchdog role.

INEC also reported that it has completed eight of the 14 major statutory activities outlined in its revised timetable for the election, which was issued on February 26, 2026. The next significant milestone for voters is the commencement of nationwide collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards.