The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance on Saturday while overseeing operations at the Commission’s National Situation Room in Abuja.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, Adedayo Oketola, Amupitan said challenges identified before the by-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states were promptly resolved.
He said, “Our primary mandate in the Situation Room is monitoring and proactive crisis resolution. Whatever administrative or field challenges arose before the day of the elections, the Commission was able to nip them in the bud effectively. We remain committed to refining our processes so that every subsequent exercise reflects higher standards of efficiency and public confidence.”
The by-elections were held on Saturday in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Dawakin Kudu State Constituency of Kano State, Sakwa and Disina State Constituencies of Bauchi State, and Udu State Constituency of Delta State.
Amupitan described the exercise as a vital operational test ahead of 2027, noting that no election should be treated as trivial.
“These four by-elections provide indispensable operational lessons for the Commission as we systematically chart our roadmap toward the 2027 general election. We must resist the temptation to view any exercise as merely an ordinary by-election. Every election is a critical component of our broader preparations,” he said.
The INEC chairman, alongside National Commissioners and senior officials, monitored field reports from the affected states at the Situation Room and commended the technical team for ensuring seamless coordination.
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