The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday unveil details of its preparations for the 2027 general elections as the electoral body marks 100 days to the polls.
The commission will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting on October 6 in Abuja, bringing together political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, election observers and other critical stakeholders.
The engagement is expected to focus on key aspects of the electoral preparations, including the voters’ register, nomination of candidates, logistics and measures aimed at ensuring the credibility and integrity of the elections.
The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the statement, the event would also provide the commission with an opportunity to strengthen communication and engagement with stakeholders ahead of the elections.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election.”
The statement said INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, would address the gathering alongside other key stakeholders in the electoral process.
The commission said the meeting was also designed to demonstrate its commitment to transparency and collaborative engagement as preparations for the elections enter a critical phase.
“The Commission will provide updates on preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and critical measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process,” it said.
INEC added that the stakeholders’ meeting would bring together political party leaders and representatives of security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and development partners.
Civil society organisations, observer groups, disability rights advocates, religious and traditional leaders, youth organisations and media executives are also expected to participate.
“The national stakeholders’ meeting underlines the Commission’s commitment to absolute transparency, proactive public communication, and collaborative engagement with key actors in the electoral ecosystem,” the commission stated.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of the approaching 2027 elections, with INEC’s timetable providing for the presidential and National Assembly elections to hold on January 16, 2027.
The governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.
Ahead of the polls, the commission has been implementing its electoral calendar, which includes political party primaries, candidate nominations and other statutory pre-election activities.
Amupitan, who assumed office as INEC chairman in October 2025, has repeatedly stated that the commission’s objective is to deliver free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive elections.
The October 6 meeting is therefore expected to provide a platform for INEC to brief stakeholders on the level of preparedness and address issues that may affect the conduct of the elections.
The event will be held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja and is scheduled to begin at 10am.
INEC said participation would be strictly by invitation, while accredited journalists and other invited guests would be required to present their invitation cards or accreditation badges at security checkpoints.
The commission also said the event would be accessible to a wider audience beyond those physically present.
“The event will be broadcast live on major national television networks and streamed on INEC’s official social media platforms,” the statement said.
