Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan has described the five bye-elections held across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta States as critical operational tests ahead of the 2027 general election.
Amupitan says the elections provide the Commission with an opportunity to assess its logistics, technology and administrative preparedness for the upcoming nationwide polls.
Speaking on Saturday while monitoring the elections from INEC’s National Situation Room at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Professor Amupitan says no election should be regarded as routine, pointing out that every electoral exercise offers lessons for improving on subsequent polls.
The five bye-elections were conducted in Gombe-Kwami-Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State; Dawakin Kudu State Constituency of Kano State; Sakwa and Disina State Constituencies of Bauchi State; and Udu State Constituency of Delta State.
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The INEC Chairman adds that the Commission would use the experience from the elections to continuously audit its logistics framework, test its technological deployment and evaluate the readiness of its field operations.
Amupitan who was accompanied by National Commissioners and senior management officials explains futher that operational bottlenecks identified before the polls were promptly addressed as he assures Nigerians that the Commission remains committed to improving its processes and strengthening public confidence in future elections.
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