INEC chairman urges staff to uphold integrity ahead of 2027 polls

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged the commission’s staff to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Amupitan gave the charge on Friday during an interactive session with management and staff of the commission at its Niger State headquarters in Minna.

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He said the commission could not afford to fail Nigerians, stressing that both local and international observers would closely monitor the conduct of the elections.

According to him, the commission is improving logistics, infrastructure and transport facilities across state offices to ensure better election management and avoid past shortcomings.

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The INEC chairman said the commission was committed to rebuilding public confidence through the conduct of free, fair and credible elections, adding that the dedication of field personnel would be critical to achieving that goal.

He warned that while outstanding performance would be rewarded, any form of misconduct or compromise would attract strict sanctions.

Amupitan also disclosed that the commission had begun reviewing staff welfare packages to improve morale and productivity, describing employee welfare as one of the key priorities of his administration.

During the visit, he monitored the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise at the commission’s state headquarters in Minna.

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