INEC Urges National Assembly to Fast-Track Electoral Law Reforms Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the National Assembly to expedite action on electoral law reforms to ensure adequate preparation for the 2027 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the appeal while receiving the European Union Election Observation Follow-up Mission, stressing that the early passage of the reforms was crucial to effective planning for the polls.

He noted that while the Commission had already implemented administrative measures within its powers and engaged stakeholders on various aspects, 15 key recommendations—five of them priority areas—require input from the executive, legislature, judiciary, political parties, civil society, the media, and professional bodies.

Professor Yakubu assured that INEC would continue to open its processes to international observers, adding that reports from such groups remain vital in strengthening electoral credibility and quality.

Earlier, the Head of the EU delegation and Chief Observer of the 2023 mission, Barry Andrews, commended Nigeria’s contribution to global democratic processes. He further acknowledged the progress recorded by INEC in its efforts to reinforce democratic governance in the country.