INEC promises better elections in 2027 after Osun poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to enhance its electoral processes for the upcoming 2027 general elections, building on the perceived success of the Osun State governorship poll. Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, conveyed this assurance during a meeting with a solidarity delegation at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.

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We are committed to conducting free, fair and credible elections.

The delegation, representing political parties, civil society organizations, community leaders, and youth and women groups, visited INEC to commend its Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, and the commission for their handling of the Osun election. Haruna, representing the commission's chairman, reiterated INEC's dedication to conducting free, fair, and credible elections. He noted a consistent trend of improvement in each election the commission oversees.

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As you agree with me, all the past elections we’ve had, each one has always been better than the one before.

"As you agree with me, all the past elections we’ve had, each one has always been better than the one before," Haruna stated. He assured the delegation that INEC would leverage the Osun experience to achieve further improvements in the 2027 general elections. The delegation, led by its convener Obed Agu, emphasized that their visit was an expression of appreciation for INEC's conduct in Osun, which they believe has restored confidence in the electoral system.

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So, consistent with that, God willing, the next general election, there will be an improvement on Osun and, ultimately, the general election itself next year, there will be an improvement.

Agu highlighted that the Osun election saw over 40 percent voter turnout and real-time uploading of results, allowing public monitoring. He stressed that the commendation was not partisan, asserting that similar praise would have been given if the ruling party had won under credible conditions. The group urged INEC to maintain and elevate its standards for future elections.

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Professor Amupitan, you have earned confidence.