INEC to Print 2027 Election Materials Locally

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all sensitive materials for the 2027 elections, such as ballot papers and result sheets, will be printed locally. INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Harun stated that the commission inspected local printing companies and found them capable of handling the production securely.

He emphasized that these materials would be printed close to the election date to maintain their sensitive nature and would be delivered to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for safekeeping and distribution. Harun also mentioned that INEC is already procuring non-sensitive materials, including ballot boxes, and has ordered critical election equipment like the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines.

However, he identified the shortened electoral timetable, reduced from one year to six months due to amendments in the electoral law, as a significant constraint. Harun assured that local printers have adequate security arrangements, citing no issues during the last general election.