Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the gap between women's strong participation as voters and their low representation in elective offices. According to INEC, women accounted for the majority of new voter registrations, yet remain underrepresented in elected positions. The commission urged political parties to provide greater support for female candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to improve women's representation in elected office ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, the electoral body challenged parties to translate their promises on gender inclusion into measurable action, as concerns persist over the low number of women in Nigerian politics. The appeal forms part of wider efforts to boost female participation in the country's democratic process.

According to Daily Trust, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a thankless task ahead of 2027, caught between winners who credit popular support and losers who suspect the process was manipulated. The piece argues that INEC is alternately praised and condemned by rival camps, leaving it little room for neutrality as disputes over credibility and election management shape the road to the next polls.

The Interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Tanimu Turaki, has addressed concerns from party aspirants regarding their lack of access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) code. The faction is currently involved in legal proceedings, as stated by the party's representatives in Abuja.

The chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned electoral officers against compromising the 2027 general elections, promising serious consequences for violators. According to Premium Times, the INEC chairman said electoral officers must remain neutral and administer elections without preference for any candidate or political party, stressing the need for credible and impartial conduct ahead of the polls.

International development partners have called on Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to ensure strict adherence to electoral laws amid the recent candidate substitutions by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly. This request highlights the importance of compliance with electoral regulations during the electoral process in Nigeria.