The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has committed to enhancing measures to combat election rigging and vote buying, emphasizing the importance of credible elections for the integrity of Nigeria's democracy.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned its Administrative Secretaries across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory against operational lapses ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan issued the warning on September 7, 2026, in Lagos while opening a two-day Strategic Operational Workshop for the commission's officials, according to the Daily Post.

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.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged Joash Amupitan, the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regarding the upcoming 2027 elections. The ADC claims that INEC is facing a dilemma between maintaining its integrity and facing disgrace, urging Amupitan to consider how he wishes to be remembered in this context.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a real-time tracker to monitor preparations for the 2027 general elections across the country, according to Punch. The move comes as the national voters' register approaches 100 million registered voters. The new system is intended to provide oversight of the electoral body's readiness ahead of the polls.