INEC Confirms No Postponement for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), chaired by Prof. Joash Amupitan, has ruled out any postponement of the 2027 general elections, affirming that the electoral timetable is fixed and preparations are ongoing. During an interactive meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Amupitan stated that the final voters’ register will be released on December 15, following the current verification and correction exercise.

He dismissed claims from some political parties regarding potential postponements, emphasizing the commission's commitment to conducting the elections as scheduled. Rivers State, with 3,736,434 registered voters, will receive special attention due to its strategic electoral importance.

The commission has published a preliminary voters’ register for verification and has received over 5,000 correction requests and 600 objections. Amupitan noted that a fresh voter revalidation exercise was considered but abandoned due to timing concerns.

He expressed confidence in the commission's ability to manage the elections effectively, citing the successful Osun State elections as a precedent.