The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for deeper collaboration with the United Kingdom on election security, technology, cybersecurity and voter education as it intensifies preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Amupitan described the United Kingdom as a longstanding partner in Nigeria’s democratic journey, noting that the relationship has evolved beyond election observation and technical assistance to broader institutional support aimed at strengthening democratic governance.
Amupitan said the commission had made significant progress in its preparations for the 2027 general elections despite a compressed electoral timetable.
Earlier, the British High Commissioner reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic institutions, describing the relationship between both countries as a strategic partnership and pledging continued cooperation to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.
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The envoy who is expected to conclude his tenure in about six weeks, assured the commission of the UK’s continued support under his successor as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum
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