2027: No One Must Be Disenfranchised Due to Late Arrival of Materials, Says Amupitan

Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared that no Nigerian should be excluded from voting due to delayed arrival of materials as they gear up for the 2027 general election. He unveiled the Electoral Logistics Committee (ELOC) for the upcoming election in Abuja, emphasizing that the committee's main objective is to ensure a smooth execution of logistical operations.

Amupitan highlighted logistics as a critical pillar of the electoral process and noted that it often poses significant challenges. He explained that INEC adopted a multi-agency approach due to the complex nature of transporting personnel and materials across Nigeria's diverse landscape. The committee's mandate covers assessing total logistics needs, planning for storage and distribution, monitoring compliance, mitigating risks, and liaising with government agencies.

Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (rtd), a National Commissioner, was appointed as the committee's Chairperson. Amupitan also urged the National Orientation Agency (NOA) officials to disseminate a message against voter apathy, vote buying, and violence to all communities nationwide.