Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Ojo Amupitan, has inspected voter registration centres in Akwa Ibom State as the Commission continues its technical workshop on electoral reforms.
The workshop, holding in Ikot Ekpene, is reviewing INEC’s 2022 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties to align them with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026.
Participants said the proposed amendments are aimed at improving clarity and ensuring full compliance with the new electoral law.
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According to INEC officials, the reforms will help curb excessive financial influence in politics, reduce election costs and promote a level playing field for political parties.
The review is also expected to strengthen the Commission’s enforcement powers and ensure consistency with the new legal framework governing elections.
On the sidelines of the workshop, Amupitan led a delegation of national commissioners to inspect the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise at a ward registration centre in Ikot Ekpene.
He encouraged eligible Nigerians, especially those who recently turned 18, to register and participate in the electoral process.
The chairman also visited the INEC state office in Uyo where he held an interactive session with staff.
Amupitan urged staff to intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, stressing the need for transparency and professionalism.
He also highlighted the importance of maintaining an accurate voter register and ensuring electoral technologies such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System remain fully operational.
