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INEC Chair Amupitan To Staff: Restore Nigerians’ Trust Before 2027 Polls.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has urged staff of the commission to prepare to deliver free, fair and credible elections, stressing that improved performance is necessary to address the growing trust deficit facing the electoral body.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Amupitan said the commission is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process and rebuilding public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He made the remarks on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while addressing staff at the INEC secretariat after inspecting the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration in some local government areas.
According to him, the commission also plans to work with the National Population Commission and other relevant agencies to identify Nigerians who have reached voting age and ensure they are registered.
Amupitan noted that every activity carried out by INEC officials would influence the credibility of the 2027 elections.
“As we prepare for 2027, we must work together to serve Nigeria and strengthen democracy. Though INEC currently faces a trust deficit, whatever we implement in Abuja must also be effectively carried out across the states,” he said.
He urged staff to carry out their responsibilities with honesty and professionalism.
“We must work hard to rebuild trust. State congresses are ongoing and some of you are involved. Whatever responsibility you handle, do it with honesty and courtesy,” he added.
The INEC chairman said Nigerians deserve credible elections that reflect the true will of the people.
“What you are doing today will determine the 2027 elections. What we owe Nigerians is free, fair and credible elections so their expectations can be met. We want citizens to believe that whoever emerges truly represents the will of the people,” he said.
Amupitan also revealed that the commission plans to carry out a voters’ register revalidation exercise to improve the accuracy of the electoral database.
He explained that the process would help remove the names of deceased persons and others who are no longer eligible to vote.
“The register should be sanitised,” he stated.
He further encouraged INEC staff to actively promote awareness of the ongoing voter registration exercise, noting that public sensitisation should not be left solely to the commission’s Voter Education and Publicity Department.
“Encourage Nigerians to come out and register while assuring them that their votes will count,” he said.
Responding, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, Obo Effanga, appreciated the chairman for visiting the state and engaging with staff at the registration centres.
He assured the INEC leadership that the state office would work diligently to fulfil the commission’s mandate ahead of the 2027 elections.
During the inspection, Amupitan visited several voter registration centres in Ikot Ekpene and Uyo, where officials and registrants complained about network disruptions and login issues affecting the process.
The chairman, however, assured them that the technical challenges would be resolved quickly.
He also expressed satisfaction with the high turnout of young people at the centres and called for stronger voter education to encourage greater participation in the exercise.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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