{
  "id": 9381717,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T17:07:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/23/2027-adequate-funding-critical-to-election-security-success-says-amupitan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), emphasized the critical importance of adequate funding for the successful conduct of the 2027 general election. Speaking in Owerri, Amupitan highlighted the need for sufficient resources to deploy personnel and electoral materials to various polling locations, underscoring that financial constraints often hinder the implementation of necessary security measures at local government areas, wards, registration sites, and polling units. He stated, \"Sometimes, it is not what you would like to do that you are able to do because of financial constraints.\" Amupitan explained that INEC, responsible for presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state House of Assembly elections, voter registration, and party registration, relies on the Consolidated Revenue Fund for its operations. He noted that while the commission's responsibilities necessitate sustained financial support, the scale of these responsibilities requires continuous funding to ensure effective election management. The INEC chairman highlighted that INEC's funding is constitutionally provided but stressed that its responsibilities necessitate ongoing financial backing. Additionally, Amupitan emphasized the importance of voter registration as the cornerstone of credible elections, warning that outdated or inaccurate voter rolls could undermine the inclusiveness of the electoral process. He argued for a collective national responsibility to fund election-related expenditures, including security costs, since even well-managed security can be undermined by logistical issues. Amupitan also introduced the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), a platform that brings together INEC and relevant security and government agencies to coordinate election security at federal, state, and local levels. He noted that ICCES, which evolved since the 2011 general election, now plays a crucial role in enhancing coordination among agencies. The chairman stressed the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, particularly as the police remain the lead agency for election security. He also highlighted recent off-cycle elections as proof of the importance of adequate security and inter-agency coordination, urging authorities to provide the necessary resources to ensure effective electoral operations.",
  "summary": "Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding of elections is critical to providing the security and logistics",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:28:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}