Despite the seeming delay in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured of its readiness for the 2027 general election.
Accordingly, the Commission said it has finalised work on the election timetable and schedule of activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs.
While he noted that INEC has made its submissions to the National Assembly, Amupitan conceded that some items in the schedule of activities could be impacted by the time the lawmakers pass the electoral act.
He, however, said for now, the commission has no choice but to rely on the subsisting Act for its activities.
Amupitan noted that INEC has formally transmitted its recommendations on the Electoral Act amendment to the National Assembly, adding that the timing of the law’s passage remains a critical factor that could influence certain election-related activities.
According to him, some components of the already-prepared timetable may require adjustments depending on when lawmakers conclude work on the amended Electoral Act and when it is eventually signed into law.
He, however, assured that the delay would not derail the commission’s commitment to conducting credible, free, and fair elections, emphasising that INEC remained focused on its constitutional mandate.