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Nigeria: Insecurity threatens 2027 elections, says INEC Chairman — Africa Links 24

Nigeria: Insecurity threatens 2027 elections, says INEC Chairman — Africa Links 24

Africa Links 24 with Ibrahim Ramalan
Published on 2026-05-07 14:45:03

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that growing insecurity across Nigeria poses a serious threat to the conduct of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Amupitan said persistent violence, electoral malpractice and security threats could undermine public confidence in the electoral process if urgent and proactive measures are not taken.

He spoke on Wednesday during a visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, in…

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