INEC Calls for Electoral Integrity Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to protect electoral integrity and rebuild public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sylvia Agu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Abia State, made this appeal in Umuahia during the 2026 Media Retreat and Press Week of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

Agu warned that misinformation could undermine public confidence in elections, stating that the credibility of the 2027 polls would depend on the information received by Nigerians. She highlighted the importance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as a safeguard against electoral malpractice and noted that INEC is enhancing its technological capabilities, including cybersecurity and data protection.

Agu also mentioned that INEC is exploring the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency while maintaining human oversight. She emphasized that the upcoming elections would be influenced by public perception and trust, not just activities at polling units.