Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured Nigerians that the new technological measures implemented by the commission have effectively eliminated the problems of ballot box theft and manual result tampering in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Amupitan made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit from the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu.
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The two agencies committed to enhancing their collaboration on voter education as the elections approach.
He emphasized that it is crucial for Nigerians to recognize the significance of their votes and noted that advancements in electoral technology have removed the possibility of ballot box theft and result manipulation.
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The chairman highlighted technologies like the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) as key improvements that have bolstered the integrity of elections by safeguarding votes and complicating result manipulation efforts.
However, Amupitan expressed concern over low voter engagement and misinformation, indicating that many Nigerians still lack a thorough understanding of the country’s evolving electoral process.
He pointed out that while technology is essential, credible elections also require an informed and active electorate.
He noted that recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory and Ekiti State showed progress in logistics, biometric accreditation, and result uploads, but also revealed issues like low voter turnout and confusion regarding polling unit changes and voter registration transfers.
Amupitan called for enhanced grassroots voter education to boost participation, combat vote-buying and misinformation, and ensure that citizens grasp the importance of their votes. He reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to collaborating with the NOA to strengthen civic education initiatives before the 2027 general elections.
