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Ekiti governorship poll to be used as benchmark for 2027 election credibility - INEC chair
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Ekiti governorship poll to be used as benchmark for 2027 election credibility - INEC chair

From Premium Times · () English

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  • The Ekiti governorship election on June 20 will serve as a benchmark for the credibility of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, according to the INEC chairman.
  • The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated it has no preferred candidates and is committed to the law and the people's will.
  • Preparations include finalizing logistics with transport unions, training ad-hoc staff, and deploying technological safeguards like the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to use the upcoming Ekiti governorship election on June 20 as a crucial test for the integrity of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan emphasized that the commission remains impartial, aligning solely with the law and the sovereign will of the Nigerian people.

Our goal is the simultaneous activation of all 2,445 Polling Units at exactly 8:30 a.m. on Election Day.

— Joash AmupitanINEC Chairman Joash Amupitan detailing the election day schedule.

Speaking at a stakeholders' forum in Ado Ekiti, Amupitan detailed the extensive preparations underway. Logistics plans are being finalized with the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to ensure synchronized movement of personnel and materials. The goal is to activate all 2,445 polling units simultaneously at 8:30 a.m. on Election Day.

INEC has audited past operations, corrected deployment issues, and initiated early distribution. Materials are ready, ad-hoc staff are trained, and field staff are proceeding on schedule. The election will involve 1,059,360 registered voters, including 66,664 new registrants, across 16 Local Government Areas, 117 Registration Areas, and 2,445 Polling Units. The commission has invalidated 2,103 double registrations.

Our immutable legal standard is: No PVC, No Accreditation, and No Voting. There will be no bypasses or exceptions.

— Joash AmupitanINEC Chairman Joash Amupitan emphasizing the strict voting policy.

Technological safeguards, including the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), will be the sole method for voter authentication. INEC stressed a strict 'No PVC, No Accreditation, and No Voting' policy, with no exceptions. All polling unit results will be uploaded directly to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to ensure public transparency. Furthermore, INEC is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to combat vote buying. Personnel are instructed to keep polling unit perimeters insulated from such influences, and the ballot box will be defended against physical violence and fiscal contamination.

We shall defend the ballot box from physical violence and fiscal contamination alike.

— Joash AmupitanINEC Chairman Joash Amupitan on efforts to prevent violence and vote buying.
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