Nigeria INEC Chairman Vows to Combat Election Rigging and Vote-Buying Ahead of 2027

The Digest:

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has vowed to combat all forms of election rigging and vote-buying, a declaration that echoes through Nigeria’s tense political landscape, where trust in the electoral process remains both a fragile promise and a national aspiration.

Key Points:

• INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan swore in a new REC for Oyo State
• He pledged to combat election rigging and vote-buying ahead of 2027
• Amupitan described the role of RECs as critical to Nigeria’s democracy
• He warned that misconduct or procedural compromise will not be tolerated
• The chairman emphasized transparency and strict adherence to guidelines
• New REC Prof. Adeniran Tella pledged alignment with INEC’s vision
• Tella previously served as REC in Oyo and Ekiti states

Sources: Punch Newspapers