INEC needs N873.7bn for credible 2027 poll, Amupitan tells N’Assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission requires N873.7 billion to ensure a credible 2027 general election, according to a statement to the National Assembly.

Amupitan informed the National Assembly that the Independent National Electoral Commission, known as INEC, needs N873.7 billion to conduct a credible poll in 2027. This funding is essential for delivering reliable electoral processes in Nigeria's upcoming general election. The disclosure highlights the financial demands placed on the electoral body to maintain standards of credibility. No further details on the breakdown of the budget or specific reforms were provided in the available information.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administers the oath to Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan during his swearing-in as INEC chairman in a formal ceremony.
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Tinubu swears in Amupitan as INEC chairman

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission. The ceremony took place on Thursday, with Tinubu charging the new leader to uphold integrity in elections. Amupitan pledged to restore voters' confidence in the electoral body.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has committed to ensuring votes count in upcoming elections in Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory. Resident Electoral Commissioners emphasized transparency and adherence to the rule of law during a recent strategic retreat. They highlighted preparations and challenges like vote-buying and voter apathy.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has amended its election timetable and fixed January 16, 2027, as the date for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has voiced its confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) timetable for upcoming elections.

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Afeworki Tagesse from the House of Peoples' Representatives stated that the government will provide all necessary support for the successful conduct of the seventh general election. This was announced during a national network meeting in Addis Ababa under the motto 'Institutions of justice and democracy are the backbone of a successful government growth.' The election is set to proceed as free, fair, and technology-enabled.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revealed that delays in reviewing electoral boundaries could hinder the 2027 general elections. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated that the commission has exceeded the constitutional timeline for boundary reviews, which should have been completed by March 2024. He blamed court disputes over the 2019 census data and the absence of commissioners for over two years.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of Nigeria's National Assembly on December 19, 2025, to present the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill. This annual fiscal event follows formal notifications to lawmakers. Security measures will ensure smooth proceedings at the assembly complex.

 

 

 

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