INEC Clarifies N1.5 Billion Fee for Voter Register Copies Amid Criticism

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) defended its decision to charge N1.5 billion to a law firm for certified true copies of the voter register. Vincent Otaokpukpu's firm requested the copies, leading to public criticism.

Victoria Eta Messi, the Director of Voter Education at INEC, clarified that the amount was based on the cost of reproducing six million pages at a rate of N250 per page. Meanwhile, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan faced Senate questioning on electoral reforms during his confirmation session.