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Nigeria's INEC outlines preparations and voter data for 2027 elections
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined several key logistical and regulatory updates. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan emphasized that the election winners will be determined by the electorate's votes, asserting that the commission remains neutral and committed to the constitution.
Regarding voter data, the National Register of Voters stands at 103.43 million. Lagos State holds the highest number of registered voters with 7,488,633, while Ekiti State has the lowest with 1,055,708. The register is predominantly composed of voters aged 35 to 49.
Logistical planning is underway, with INEC aiming to have officials and materials at polling units by 7:30 a.m. to prevent delays. To ensure security, the Nigerian police intend to use a predictive and risk-analysis strategy to protect 176,846 polling units. Additionally, the commission has warned that political parties fielding candidates not on the official registers will be barred from participating.
Stakeholders, including civil society organizations and the media, are calling for increased scrutiny of political manifestoes, particularly regarding health and economic policies. A Yiaga Africa survey indicates that 84 percent of Nigerians intend to vote in the upcoming elections.
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CEREDEMS-Africa · Canada · Guild of Online Publishers · Independent National Electoral Commission · International Foundation for Electoral Systems · Joash Amupitan · Joash O. Amupitan · Joash Ojo Amupitan · Kano · Lagos · Lagos State · Nigeria
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- [● 3 SOURCES] INEC aims to have election officials and materials at polling units by 7:30 a.m. during the 2027 elections. www.fellowpress.com · gatmash.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lagos State has the highest number of registered voters with 7,488,633. businessday.ng · trekafrica.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] INEC has begun training of trainers for state coordinating supervisors of the Electoral Operations Support Centre. www.tori.ng · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · gatmash.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] INEC has launched national inclusive voter education training for its gender and inclusivity staff. nationalaccordnewspaper.com · gatmash.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 18 of the 22 registered political parties have not nominated presidential or vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 elections. tgnews.com.ng · thecapital.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Register of Voters stands at 103.43 million following continuous voter registration and biometric verification. businessday.ng · trekafrica.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] A Yiaga Africa survey indicates that 84 percent of Nigerians intend to vote in the 2027 general elections. nannews.ng · businesselitesafrica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The police will use a predictive and risk-analysis strategy to secure 176,846 polling units. theglittersonline.com.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] 61 percent of respondents in a Yiaga Africa survey expressed fear regarding potential political violence. businesselitesafrica.com · nannews.ng