The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will on Tuesday, clarify issues bordering on candidates’ nominations by political parties in 2027 general election.
The recent Supreme Court judgement had raised some petinent issues regarding party membership and nominations with regard to the 2026 Electoral Act.
But Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, in a statement on Sunday, said Prof. Joash Amupitan will, at a press conference, “provide updates on preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and critical measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.”
The statement added that the press conference, which would involve other stakeholders in the electoral process, “underlines the Commission’s commitment to absolute transparency, proactive public communication, and collaborative engagement with key actors in the electoral ecosystem.”
It added that the meeting will bring together political party leaders, security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, civil society organisations, observer groups, disability rights advocates, religious and traditional leaders, youth organisations and media executives.
According to the statement, October 6, 2026, will mark 100 days to the 2027 general election.
The event will be broadcast live on major national television networks and streamed on INEC’s official social media platforms.
