2027: All Eyes On Amupitan As Ekiti Elects New Governor Today

INEC promises credible poll, opposition says election will be a litmus test to gauge 2027 polls
As Ekiti State voters head to the polls today to elect a new governor, attention has increasingly focused on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, whose repeated assurances of transparent and credible elections are coming under renewed scrutiny ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Since assuming office on 23 October 2025, Amupitan has pledged to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process through strict compliance with electoral laws and regulations, improved election logistics, professionalism among electoral offici...