INEC Chairman Confirms 2027 Elections Will Proceed

Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), addressed members of the Kogi State Council of Chiefs in Lokoja, affirming that the 2027 general elections in Nigeria will take place as scheduled. He dismissed speculation regarding any postponement and highlighted INEC's successful management of previous elections, including those in Anambra, Ekiti, Osun, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Amupitan stressed the importance of traditional institutions in mobilizing voters and combating challenges such as voter apathy and electoral violence. He urged the youth to refrain from being manipulated by politicians for violent purposes, stating that no political ambition justifies bloodshed.

The INEC Chairman called for collaboration with traditional rulers to encourage voter registration and combat misinformation leading up to the elections. He reiterated INEC's commitment to conducting a credible, free, and fair election in accordance with its constitutional mandate.