The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amu Pitan, SAN, has led a delegation to the opening ceremony of the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections currently taking place in the Republic of Korea from May 29 to June 5, 2026.
The IEOP, organised by South Korea’s National Election Commission (NEC), was formally inaugurated on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Seoul.
The programme has brought together election management bodies, electoral experts, and international observers from across the globe to observe and exchange knowledge on the conduct of local government elections in South Korea.
As part of the programme, the INEC delegation observed early voting operations at a polling centre in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, gaining firsthand insight into South Korea’s electoral processes, procedures, and voting technology.
The Commission’s participation in the observation programme is expected to enhance its understanding of emerging trends and global best practices in election administration, international election observation, and electoral governance.
The engagement also aligns with INEC’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions through continuous learning and international collaboration.
Accompanying the INEC Chairman were National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu; the Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman, Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia; and the Director of Training, Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.
