INEC moves to improve staff pay, welfare ahead of 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is taking measures to enhance the salaries and welfare of its employees in anticipation of the 2027 general elections, according to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. Speaking at a World Press Conference in Abuja, Amupitan highlighted that INEC staff are among the lowest-paid in Nigeria, and the commission aims to provide them with a living wage to ensure responsible conduct.

The INEC chairman revealed that the commission has taken significant steps to prioritize the welfare of its personnel, including moving away from the traditional civil service salary structure and establishing a distinct framework for electoral administration and remuneration. Additionally, INEC has identified weaknesses in the electoral system and is working to address them ahead of the 2027 polls.

Moreover, the chairman addressed the possibility of rerun elections, stating that the commission has factored such elections into its planning for the 2027 general elections and that the Constitution provides the necessary procedures and protocols for conducting rerun elections.