{
  "id": 9374289,
  "title": "2027 election security depends on adequate funding – INEC Chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2027-election-security-depends-on-adequate-funding-inec-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/2027-election-security-depends-on-adequate-funding-inec-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, has stressed that adequate funding is crucial for ensuring security and logistical support during the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Owerri, Imo State at the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, Amupitan highlighted that while INEC's funding is constitutionally mandated as a primary charge, the commission's extensive responsibilities require ongoing financial investment for effective administration.\n\nINEC is responsible for managing not only presidential and National Assembly elections but also governorship and state House of Assembly elections, voter registration, and the registration of political parties. The chairman emphasized that security is a fundamental part of the electoral framework, stating that funding constraints can hinder the implementation of desired security measures. He noted that voter registration is pivotal to legitimate elections, as an inaccurate or outdated voters' register could undermine the inclusiveness of the electoral process.\n\nAmupitan argued that given INEC's role in overseeing elections across all three tiers of government, electoral expenditures, including security-related costs, should be viewed as a shared national responsibility. He highlighted the need for sufficient funding to deploy personnel and electoral materials across local government areas, wards, registration areas, and polling units. Even with successful security agency interventions, inadequate logistical support could still undermine election administration.\n\nThe INEC chief emphasized the commission's focus on both security and logistics under his leadership, stressing that collaborative efforts with governmental and security entities are essential to prevent operational hindrances during the 2027 elections. He also praised the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) for its role in facilitating election security coordination. Established following the 2011 general elections, ICCES now operates at federal, state, and local levels, with the Inspector-General of Police at the national level, commissioners of police at the state level, and divisional police leadership at the local level.\n\nAmupitan stressed the necessity of stronger inter-agency coordination ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that recent off-cycle elections underscore the importance of adequate security measures and coordination. He cited the police's role as the lead agency in ensuring election security and referenced previous incidents where security personnel helped avert potential disruptions. Amupitan urged for the strengthening of preparations for the 2027 general elections, particularly in intelligence gathering, logistics, and inter-agency collaboration, stressing that Nigerians expect an effective electoral system and recognize that achieving top-notch standards requires adequate resources. He called on relevant authorities to provide the necessary funding for security agencies and INEC to fulfill their duties effectively.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has emphasised that sufficient financial resources are essential for securing the necessary security measures and logistical support required to successfully execute the 2027 general elections. Amupitan conveyed this message on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, during a goodwill address at the sixth edition…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "2027: Adequate Funding Critical to Election Security, Success, Says Amupitan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2027-adequate-funding-critical-to-election-security-success-says",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:07:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}