2027: Amupitan Tasks INEC Staff on Delivering Most Credible Election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged staff of the Commission to intensify efforts towards delivering what he described as the freest, fairest and most credible election in Nigeria’s history in 2027.

Amupitan also reaffirmed INEC’s readiness to conduct elections that are transparent, credible and beyond reproach in the forthcoming general elections.

He made the call on Friday in Lagos during the Commission’s Induction and Strategic Retreat for National Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, Resident Electoral Commissioners, Administrative Secretaries and Directors.

According to him, the responsibility before the Commission is enormous, noting that the expectations of Nigerians and the international community will be high.

“The eyes of over 200 million Nigerians and the entire continent are upon us. The work ahead is demanding, the hours will be long and the scrutiny will be intense,” Amupitan said.

He stressed that the 2027 general election must mark a watershed moment in Nigeria’s democratic history, urging INEC officials to set standards that surpass previous elections.

“The 2027 general election must be free and fair, but we must even aim higher. I want us to build an institution that is globally recognised. Let it be said that under our watch, INEC became the best election management body in Africa — a beacon of integrity, a model of technological efficiency and a fortress of democratic values,” he added.

The INEC chairman expressed confidence in the Commission’s capacity to deliver a world-class, technology-driven electoral process that meets global best practices.

“Our success in 2027 must be more than a national victory. It must be a continental standard — a proof of concept that demonstrates that INEC can indeed conduct a world-class, technology-driven and transparent election that is beyond reproach,” Amupitan said.