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The Independent National Electoral Commission has identified declining public confidence, voter apathy and the spread of misinformation as major challenges ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, raised the concerns during an assessment of the commission’s preparations for the polls.
Amupitan said the commission must confront these issues alongside the logistical and technical demands of conducting elections nationwide. He noted that the 2027 exercise would be significantly larger than the recent Osun governorship election, with polls scheduled across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The INEC chairman also warned that false information and deepfake content could spread rapidly during the election period. He said administrative failures, such as delayed opening of polling units, poor communication or perceived bias by officials, could further fuel public suspicion and create opportunities for misinformation to gain traction.
As part of preparations, Amupitan disclosed that new operational vehicles were being procured and distributed to INEC offices at state and local government levels to improve field operations. He also said the commission was working towards a new salary and welfare package for its personnel, commission members and Resident Electoral Commissioners.
Amupitan urged INEC personnel to maintain professionalism, neutrality and discipline, stressing that the credibility of the 2027 elections would depend not only on technology and logistics but also on how election officials conduct themselves before, during and after the polls.
