The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan has raised the alarm over poor funding of the Commission’s operations, appealing to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RAMFC to increase its funding.
Amupitan made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, in Abuja.
While describing the visit as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration, Amupitan discloses that the cost of conducting Governorship elections alone exceeds the combined cost of Presidential and National Assembly elections, adding that the commission also bears the financial burden of pre-election and post-election matters, including election petitions arising from party primaries.
INEC also stresses the need for improved welfare packages for its Staff to boost their morale and strengthen public confidence in the Commission’s Electoral assignment.
He described INEC’s operational demands as enormous given its nationwide presence,
RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu pledged support for INEC towards ensuring it delivers transparent and credible Polls in 2027.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
