The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to improving the electoral process and upholding integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amupitan gave the assurance on Saturday while monitoring the legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states from INEC’s National Situation Room at its headquarters in Abuja.
The INEC chairman said the elections provided important operational lessons for the commission as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
He noted that administrative and field challenges identified before the polls were promptly addressed, stressing the importance of monitoring and proactive crisis resolution.
“Our primary mandate in the Situation Room is monitoring and proactive crisis resolution. Whatever administrative or field challenges arose before the day of the elections, the commission was able to nip them in the bud effectively,” Amupitan said.
He added that INEC would continue to refine its processes to achieve higher standards of efficiency and strengthen public confidence in the electoral system.
According to him, the bye-elections should not be regarded as routine exercises because each election provides an opportunity to test the commission’s logistics, technology and administrative preparedness.
“These four by-elections provide indispensable operational lessons for the Commission as we systematically chart our roadmap toward the 2027 General Election,” he said.
Amupitan said every electoral exercise allows INEC to audit its logistics framework, test its technological systems and assess the readiness of its field operations.
The commission conducted legislative bye-elections in the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Dawakin Kudu State Constituency of Kano State, Sakwa and Disina State Constituencies of Bauchi State, and Udu State Constituency of Delta State.
The INEC chairman, accompanied by national commissioners and senior management officials, monitored reports from the various locations as voting progressed and commended the technical team for ensuring seamless monitoring of the exercise.
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