2027: CSOs, others tasked to hold INEC accountable

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
In the run up to the 2027 general election, Civil Society Organizations( CSOs), the media as well as the international community have been charged to ensure that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains impartial.
A pro-democracy group, Democratic Integrity Forum (DIF), which made the call, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Godwin Omini, said this has become imperative in the aftermath of last weekend’s Ekiti State gubernatorial contest.
It noted that the conduct has allegedly raised concerns about neutrality of the electoral umpire ahead of the 2027 polls, stating that alleged access to sensitive voter information by political...