INEC Chair Vows Transparent, Tech-Driven Polls
- Ogunmoyero Moyinoluwa (King Praizz)
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has promised Nigerians a new era of electoral integrity. Speaking at a strategic retreat in Lagos on Friday, Amupitan pledged that the 2027 general elections will be the most transparent in the nation’s history. He emphasized that the commission is leaning heavily on technology to eliminate human interference and ensure that every vote truly counts.
Amupitan, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, appears determined to restore public confidence in the electoral process. He told gathered officials that the commission would no longer tolerate any form of misconduct or professional negligence. The retreat served as a launching pad for a series of reforms intended to modernize the way Nigerians choose their leaders, focusing on real-time data and secure digital platforms.
The INEC boss spoke with the weight of a man who understands the high expectations of the public. He described himself and his team as the "custodians of the will of the Nigerian people," a role he says requires absolute impartiality. By starting the preparations more than a year in advance, the commission hopes to iron out the logistical kinks that have plagued previous election cycles.
Technology remains at the heart of this new vision. Amupitan highlighted that the rapidly evolving digital landscape offers tools that can make rigging a thing of the past. From voter registration to the transmission of results, the goal is to create a system that is robust, verifiable, and above all, trusted by the average citizen on the street.
However, the road to 2027 is paved with challenges, including security concerns and the need for nationwide internet infrastructure. Amupitan acknowledged these hurdles but remained optimistic, calling the upcoming elections a "bridge" to a more stable democracy. He urged all stakeholders, including political parties and voters, to support the commission’s efforts to clean up the system.
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