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100-day to 2027 polls: INEC fixes Oct 6 for world press conference

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it would hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election.

The Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola on Sunday in a statement said that the Commission will provide updates on preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and critical measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

“The event will be addressed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN alongside other key stakeholders involved in the electoral process.

“The national stakeholders’ meeting underlines the Commission’s commitment to absolute transparency, proactive public communication, and collaborative engagement with key actors in the electoral ecosystem.

“The meeting will bring together political party leaders, security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, civil society organisations, observer groups, disability rights advocates, religious and traditional leaders, youth organisations and media executives,” Oketola said.

He also said that the event slated for Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja will be broadcast live on major national television networks and streamed on INEC’s official social media platforms.


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