
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced an election watch system ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to PM News. INEC official Amupitan said the initiative "will enable us to move from reactive responses to proactive management," suggesting the system is intended to help the commission anticipate and address election-related issues before they escalate.
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