NNPP Urges INEC to Restore Trust in Electoral Process

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prioritize restoring public trust in Nigeria's electoral process. In a statement issued by the party's public secretary, Ladipo Johnson, in Abuja, he acknowledged that internal party disputes often lead to legal battles that drain INEC's resources and time.

Johnson argued that the greatest cause of voter apathy is not these disputes but the widespread perception that INEC is complicit in subverting the will of the people. He stated that a significant percentage of the public believes that their votes are not counted, which drives voter apathy.

Johnson urged INEC's chairman to recognize this reality and implement reforms to restore the sanctity of the vote. In response, INEC chairman Joash Amupitan announced the commencement of a review of the 2022 electoral guidelines during a technical workshop held in Ikot Ekpen, emphasizing the need for harmonization with the recently enacted Electoral Act of 2026.