2027: INEC warns against threats to election personnel

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against threats to election personnel ahead of the 2027 general election, saying it will work with security agencies to protect electoral officials, voters and election materials.
The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Tuesday in Gombe during the commission’s North-East zonal interactive meeting with staff and assessment of operational readiness for the 2027 general election.
Amupitan said the commission had adopted a proactive, intelligence-led security framework to address potential threats and strengthen coordination among security agencies before, during and after ...