The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters next week to explain the commission’s level of preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the committee, Bayo Balogun, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with Saturday PUNCH on Friday.
Balogun said the planned engagement would provide an opportunity for lawmakers to assess INEC’s preparations for the forthcoming polls, as well as review the commission’s evaluation of the recent governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.
When asked when the INEC chairman would appear before the committee, Balogun reportedly responded, “probably next week.”
The meeting follows a motion moved during plenary about two weeks ago by the House Minority Whip, Mansur Soro, and the Deputy Minority Leader, Abdulsamad Dasuki, urging lawmakers to examine the commission’s readiness for the 2027 elections.
The lawmakers expressed concerns about the logistical, technological and security demands of conducting nationwide elections.
Among the key areas expected to be discussed are the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, the issuance and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards, election logistics and the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and INEC Result Viewing Portal.
The committee will also examine the preparedness of electoral personnel, security arrangements and the adequacy of funds available to the commission for the successful conduct of the elections.
Amupitan is currently in London, United Kingdom, attending an engagement organised by Chatham House in partnership with the Kimpact Development Initiative on Nigeria’s preparations for the January/February 2027 general elections.
The meeting is expected to provide a platform for discussions on electoral credibility, institutional preparedness and measures to ensure peaceful and transparent elections.
INEC’s preparations for the 2027 polls have continued to attract public attention, particularly regarding voter registration, the use of technology and the credibility of election results.
