INEC's Dr Shehu Wahab Confirms 2027 Election Readiness

Dr Shehu Wahab, the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully prepared for the conduct of the 2027 general election in Kogi State. This announcement was made during a stakeholders' session with political party leaders and candidates in Lokoja.

Wahab emphasized the importance of a peaceful, transparent, credible, and seamless electoral process and urged all stakeholders, including candidates and their supporters, to maintain peaceful conduct during and after the elections. He mentioned that the issuance of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) is ongoing across the commission's 21 Local Government Area offices and called on political parties and community leaders to mobilize citizens to collect their PVCs.

Additionally, Wahab highlighted the commission's public awareness campaign and internal capacity-building workshops aimed at enhancing operational areas critical for the elections. He also noted that INEC has acquired a fleet of vehicles to improve logistical capacity for prompt deployment during elections.