INEC to Update on 2027 Election Preparations in Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to hold a world press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to provide updates on the preparations for the 2027 general election, marking 100 days until the elections. Adedayo Oketola, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, stated that the updates will cover the voters' register, candidate nominations, logistics, and measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

The conference will also include a National Stakeholders’ meeting, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to transparency and public engagement. Key stakeholders such as political party leaders, security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), members of the diplomatic corps, civil society organizations, observer groups, and media executives will be in attendance.

This initiative aims to foster collaborative engagement among all actors involved in the electoral ecosystem.