INEC Chairman assures readiness for Nigeria's 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan emphasized the commission’s commitment to neutrality, operational excellence, and the integrity of the electoral process during recent strategic workshops and press conferences.

To manage the logistics for a nation of over 220 million people, the commission’s operations will span 176,846 polling units, 8,838 Registration Area Centres across 36 states and the FCT, and 774 local government offices. Required logistical assets include 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, over 100,000 vehicles, and 4,000 boats to transport personnel and materials.