The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) has categorically refuted reviews circulating in some quarters claiming that the Fee has launched the timetable and schedule of actions for the 2027 Normal Election.
In a press release signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Friday, the Fee acknowledged clearly that the knowledge is fake and deceptive.
“INEC has not launched any timetable or schedule of actions for the 2027 Normal Election,” the assertion learn partly.
It reiterated that it operates strictly throughout the provisions of the legislation, particularly Part 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, which offers that the Fee shall publish a discover of election not later than 360 days earlier than the date appointed for a basic election.
It mentioned that any timetable or schedule issued outdoors this statutory framework can’t emanate from INEC.
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The Fee assured Nigerians that the official timetable and schedule of actions for the 2027 Normal Election might be launched sooner or later, in full compliance with the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and the Electoral Act, 2022.
It added that when launched, the knowledge might be communicated by means of the Fee’s established and verified channels.
The Fee additionally urged the general public and the media to ignore the faux reviews and all the time depend on data from INEC’s official platforms for correct and authoritative updates.
In his New 12 months message on Friday, Amupitan restated the fee’s resolve to conduct clear, credible, and inclusive elections in 2027, noting that early steps are already being taken to strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
He characterised the yr forward as a time for recent beginnings and an essential part for strengthening institutional constructions in preparation for the subsequent basic elections.
Trying again on the fee’s operations in 2025, the INEC Chairman praised employees for his or her dedication, highlighting the profitable conduct of the Anambra State governorship election, which passed off shortly after he assumed workplace on October 23.
He famous that the train confirmed that by means of self-discipline, unity, and professionalism, the fee stays able to safeguarding the integrity of the vote and strengthening public belief within the electoral course of.
