INEC Calls for Timely Budget Release for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the federal government to promptly release its remaining budget to facilitate the seamless execution of electoral activities for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made this appeal during a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, marking 100 days until the election.

He assured that the upcoming election would set a global standard for transparency, integrity, and peace. Since assuming office on October 23, 2025, Amupitan's leadership has successfully conducted several off-cycle polls, which received positive evaluations from local and international observers.

He noted that a revised timetable was issued on February 26, 2026, with 14 critical milestones, of which nine have been completed. While the federal government has released statutory allocations, Amupitan emphasized the necessity of the prompt release of the remaining budget to ensure the successful execution of the electoral process.