INEC Plans Technology Expansion for 2027 Elections

Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pledged to expand technology deployment to enhance transparency for the 2027 general elections, scheduled to commence in February 2027. This announcement was made in a statement released by the commission on Friday, amid renewed concerns regarding the real-time transmission of election results following the Senate's recent approval of a combined electronic and manual transmission system.

Amupitan reaffirmed INEC's independence and neutrality while outlining the commission's strategic focus ahead of the polls. He urged political parties to conduct peaceful primaries and avoid inflammatory rhetoric to uphold international democracy.

The chairman also called on government institutions, media, security agencies, and civil society groups to play a significant role in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. He emphasized that INEC is fully prepared to deliver elections that reflect the sovereign will of the people, amidst ongoing legislative debates concerning amendments to the Electoral Act.