The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians of its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance while supervising the commission's operations at its National Situation Room in Abuja during Saturday's legislative by-elections.
Professor Amupitan said the commission had identified and addressed operational challenges that emerged ahead of the elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta States.
He explained that the Situation Room was established to monitor election activities and ensure that emerging challenges were promptly addressed.
According to the INEC Chairman, lessons from the four by-elections would contribute to the commission's preparations for the 2027 general elections.
He described every off-cycle election as an important opportunity for INEC to assess its logistics, technology and administrative processes ahead of the general elections.
The commission conducted legislative by-elections in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State, Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State, Sakwa and Disina State Constituencies in Bauchi State, and Udu State Constituency in Delta State.
Amupitan, accompanied by national commissioners and senior officials, monitored reports from the various states through the National Situation Room.
He commended the commission's technical team and other personnel for their role in monitoring the elections and assessing field operations.
The INEC Chairman said the commission would continue to refine its electoral processes with the aim of improving efficiency and strengthening public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians of its commitment to electoral integrity, saying lessons from recent by-elections will help strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians of its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, gave...
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- The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians of its commitment to electoral integrity, saying lessons from recent by-elections will help strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians of its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance while supervising the commission's operations at its National Situation Room in Abuja during Saturday's legislative by-elections.Professor Amupitan said the commission had identified and addressed operational challenges that emerged ahead of the elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta States.He explained that the Situation Room was established to monitor election activities and ensure that emerging challenges were promptly addressed.According to the INEC Chairman, lessons from the four by-elections would contribute to the commission's preparations for the 2027 general elections.He described every off-cycle election as an important opportunity for INEC to assess its logistics, technology and administrative processes ahead of the general elections.The commission conducted legislative by-elections in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State, Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State, Sakwa and Disina State Constituencies in Bauchi State, and Udu State Constituency in Delta State.Amupitan, accompanied by national commissioners and senior officials, monitored reports from the various states through the National Situation Room.He commended the commission's technical team and other personnel for their role in monitoring the elections and assessing field operations.The INEC Chairman said the commission would continue to refine its electoral processes with the aim of improving efficiency and strengthening public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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