INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan summoned by Reps

The House of Representatives has directed Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to appear before its Committee on Electoral Matters within seven legislative days. The purpose is to brief lawmakers on preparations for the 2027 general elections, particularly measures to prevent voter disenfranchisement in areas affected by insecurity.

The committee will assess INEC's readiness in various areas, including continuous voter registration, Permanent Voter Card management, election logistics, and the deployment of election technology. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Minority Whip Mansur Soro and Deputy Minority Leader Abdulsamad Dasuki during a plenary session.

Lawmakers also seek a detailed report on budgetary appropriations and funding implications for the election timetable. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu emphasized that the engagement should occur at the committee level rather than during plenary, while Speaker Tajudeen Abbas supported this approach, ensuring that the committee would invite Amupitan and advertise the date for his appearance.