2027 polls: EU hails inclusion of IDPs
The EU backs efforts to ensure Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) can vote in Nigeria’s 2027 elections, addressing barriers to electoral inclusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-eu-hails-inclusion-of-idps/
The European Union has shown support for efforts to eliminate obstacles that prevent Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from participating in Nigeria's electoral process prior to the 2027 general elections. The EU, via its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria programme, backed a two-day stakeholder engagement organized by TAF Africa in Abuja on August 25 and 26.
The meeting aimed to explore ways to better integrate displaced Nigerians into the electoral process. The event attracted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Emergency Management Agency, State Emergency Management Agencies, civil society organizations, and leaders of internally displaced communities.
The EU highlighted that the meeting examined INEC's framework for voting by IDPs and addressed barriers hindering displaced Nigerians from exercising their right to vote. The engagement came as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, with INEC having completed the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in July and started the cleaning and auditing of the voter register.
The EU-backed engagement aims to create a roadmap for voter education, advocacy, and practical measures to improve electoral participation among displaced Nigerians.
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