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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that every valid vote cast in the 2027 general elections will count. He gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), in Minna, Niger State, where he reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections.
Amupitan acknowledged that public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process had been affected by past challenges but said INEC has addressed the technical issues experienced during previous elections. He pledged that the commission would continue to improve transparency, strengthen electoral processes and ensure that the will of the people is reflected at the polls.
In his remarks, Abdulsalami urged Nigerians to support INEC in its preparations for the 2027 elections, stressing that credible elections require the cooperation of political parties, security agencies, civil society groups and voters. He also encouraged stakeholders to promote peaceful campaigns and uphold democratic values throughout the electoral process.
