2027: INEC seeks inclusive polls, sensitises PWDs, Electoral Officers in Benue

By Peter Duru, Makurdi 
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benue State has held a sensitisation workshop for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), Electoral Officers (EOs) and Disability Desk Officers, targeting improved accessibility, effective deployment of assistive devices and inclusive participation in the 2027 general elections. 
The workshop, organised by the commission ahead of the elections, was designed to strengthen stakeholders’ understanding of disability inclusion, electoral rights and interventions aimed at ensuring that eligible voters with disabilities can participate fully in the electoral process. 
Speaking at the event, the Resident Electoral Com...