2027: Reps summon INEC chair, ADC alleges postponement plot

The House of Representatives has summoned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief lawmakers on preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to Daily Trust, the chairman was invited to appear before the House Committee on Electoral Matters within seven legislative days.

The briefing is expected to provide updates regarding election logistics, funding, electoral security, personnel training, the deployment of technology, Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

The resolution followed an amended motion sponsored by Hon. Mansur Manu Soro and Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki concerning a comprehensive assessment of the commission's readiness. Daily Trust reports that Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu moved to amend the original motion, which sought to have the chairman appear before the entire House, directing instead that he appear before the specific committee.

Kalu argued that House committees are capable of performing their duties and noted that the chairman had recently addressed the commission's readiness during a world press conference. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen presided over the session and backed the amendment.

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