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.

Political parties in Kogi State have signed a peace agreement ahead of the 2027 elections, with police warning against violence during the polls. At the event, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in electoral service delivery. All stakeholders were charged to work collectively towards free, fair, peaceful, transparent and credible elections in Kogi State in 2027.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged Kenyan women to seek elective positions in the 2027 General Election rather than only supporting male candidates. According to KBC, Wetang'ula said greater participation of women in elective politics is essential to improving their representation in decision-making. He challenged women to take a more active role in the country's political arena ahead of the polls.

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged electoral officers and heads of departments in the Southwest to approach the 2027 General Election with greater commitment, discipline and preparedness. According to Leadership newspaper, Amupitan delivered the charge in Lagos while addressing Electoral Officers and Heads of Department, stressing the need to confront the challenges of the forthcoming polls frontally.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under significant pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the preparations for the 2027 general elections. This assertion was made by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, during an interview with The Sun.

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.