INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu says critical amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 polls, stressing ongoing collaboration with lawmakers and stakeholders on reform implementation.
- INEC reviewed the 2023 elections and identified 142 recommendations; eight require legal amendments.
- Commission held retreat with National Assembly committees to fast-track reform process.
- Full complement of national commissioners now in place following new appointments by President Tinubu.
Many Nigerians remain wary of election integrity following the 2023 polls. Civil society groups and citizens have called for reforms to restore public confidence in the electoral process. INEC’s proactive stance is being cautiously welcomed.
As public hearings and new bills take shape, will these reforms meaningfully enhance electoral transparency and trust ahead of 2027? The next steps could define the credibility of Nigeria’s democracy.
