INEC, Police Assure 232,000 Disabled Voters Of Protection Movement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have pledged to strengthen measures to protect about 232,000 voters with disabilities from intimidation, harassment, and discrimination during the 2027 general elections.
The agencies said they would strengthen election security, train security personnel and improve reporting channels to ensure that persons with disabilities could vote freely and safely.
INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) disclosed this during an engagement organised by TAF Africa in Abuja.
He said the commission was prioritising disability-inclusive election security protocols and stronger coordination among electoral and...