2027: INEC to conduct mock presidential poll
Nigeria's electoral commission, INEC, is planning a mock presidential election and a comprehensive technology audit ahead of the 2027 general elections. These measures aim to address reliability concerns and improve public confidence following the 2023 polls.
Why it matters
Strengthening electoral technology is vital for maintaining democratic integrity and public trust in Nigeria's political processes.
ABUJA — THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, disclosed that it is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of all its electoral technology systems, alongside a mock presidential election, as part of measures to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The INEC boss said the proposals, which were under consideration by the Commission that same day, were informed by concerns arising from the 2023 general elections, particularly regarding the reliability of election technology.
According to him, the Commission was looking at the possibility of auditing all its systems ahead of the 2027 election, as well as conducting a mock presidential election, to test the readiness of its processes and technology before the polls.
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