INEC Launches "Zero-Failure" Plan for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, has launched a "zero-failure" operational plan for the upcoming 2027 general elections. During a meeting in Kaduna, Amupitan cautioned electoral officials against partisanship and negligence, asserting that the credibility of the elections hinges on their conduct.

He noted that lessons from previous elections, particularly the successful Osun governorship election, have shaped preparations for the 2027 polls, which will encompass all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections will occur on February 6, 2027.

Amupitan identified challenges such as voter apathy and misinformation, emphasizing the need for improved technology and operational efficiency. The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has yielded 10,772,421 new registrations, and INEC is enhancing its resources, including a new salary structure for its workforce and operational vehicles for better mobility.