The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the commission is on track with preparations for the 2027 general elections, pledging to deliver free, fair and credible polls.
Amupitan gave the assurance on Tuesday in Enugu while addressing a readiness assessment meeting with INEC staff from the South-East, where he outlined progress on logistics, election materials, staff training, information technology and security ahead of the elections.
Key Highlights
- INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says preparations for the 2027 general elections are progressing according to schedule.
- The commission says non-sensitive election materials have been prepared and distributed.
- Procurement processes for sensitive election materials are advancing.
- INEC is strengthening logistics, ICT systems, security and staff training.
- South-East officials identify staff training and isolated security incidents as key challenges.
- Enugu State has 17 local government areas, 260 registration areas and 4,145 polling units, according to the state REC.
INEC Says 2027 Election Preparations Are on Track
Amupitan said the commission was following a defined timeline and checklist to ensure that preparations for the 2027 general elections remain on schedule.
“We are on track and moving ahead with most of the checklist boxes ticked as done,” he said.
According to the INEC chairman, non-sensitive election materials have been prepared and distributed, while the commission is advancing the process of awarding contracts for sensitive materials.
He added that INEC was acquiring additional vehicles to improve the movement of electoral personnel and materials during the polls.
The measures, he said, form part of the commission’s broader preparations to ensure efficient election management across the country.
INEC Strengthens Staff Training, ICT and Security
The INEC chairman disclosed that training and retraining programmes had commenced for commission personnel, particularly on new guidelines and regulations introduced under the amended Electoral Act.
He said the commission had also upgraded its information and communication technology systems and strengthened security arrangements as part of efforts to improve operational readiness.
Amupitan further explained that INEC had established committees involving government agencies, commissions and other relevant bodies to provide specialised support for the electoral process.
The arrangements are intended to improve coordination, address operational challenges and support the delivery of credible elections in 2027.
Enugu REC Highlights Electoral Challenges in South-East
Earlier, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu State, Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, outlined the scale of electoral operations in the state.
Chukwu said Enugu has 17 local government areas, 260 registration areas and 4,145 polling units, figures that underscore the need for detailed planning and coordination.
He noted that managing elections across the different administrative levels requires adequate personnel, logistics, technology, infrastructure and security, alongside continuous engagement with stakeholders at the grassroots.
According to him, effective election preparation depends on coordination between polling units, registration areas, local government offices and INEC’s zonal and national structures.
He urged commission officials to strengthen operational systems, improve procedures and ensure that every staff member understands their responsibilities ahead of the 2027 elections.
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South-East States Assess Readiness for 2027 Polls
The readiness assessment featured presentations by INEC departments on their preparations and proposed innovations aimed at improving electoral operations.
Representatives from the five South-East states — Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo — also presented updates on their level of preparedness and the challenges they face.
The discussions highlighted the need for adequate staff training and retraining, as well as concerns over isolated security incidents in some areas.
The assessment provided an opportunity for officials to review operational requirements, identify gaps and consider measures to address challenges before the elections.
INEC Faces Expectations Ahead of 2027 General Elections
INEC’s preparations are taking place amid growing public expectations for transparent, peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria.
The commission’s ability to deliver on its assurances will depend on the timely completion of procurement, effective deployment of election materials, staff competence, reliable technology and adequate security arrangements.
With preparations underway, the South-East assessment forms part of the commission’s efforts to evaluate its readiness and strengthen coordination ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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