INEC Chairman Amupitan Urges Staff to Resist Political Pressure

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), issued a warning to staff against succumbing to political pressure, financial inducements, and intimidation in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. This warning was made during a readiness assessment visit to Enugu State, where he engaged with staff and evaluated the commission's preparedness for the elections.

The visit included national commissioners and resident electoral commissioners from the South-East. Amupitan stressed the importance of neutrality, professionalism, and strict adherence to the Electoral Act and the commission's code of conduct, cautioning against actions that could erode public confidence in the electoral process.

He noted that INEC had completed nine of the 14 major statutory milestones in its revised timetable and urged officials to maintain their momentum as election day approaches. Additionally, he highlighted the need for collaboration with security agencies to safeguard election personnel and materials, ensuring polling units remain accessible despite local security challenges.