INEC to sanction officials over FCT elections


The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has ordered an investigation into officials over lapses recorded in Kuje and Kabusa during the FCT council elections.

He said any staff found culpable would be sanctioned.

Amupitan also announced that transporters responsible for delays in moving election materials to Kwali Area Council would face penalties and be blacklisted.

He spoke on Wednesday at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

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The meeting took place four days after the FCT council polls and by-elections held in Rivers and Kano states.

It focused on reviewing the elections and gathering feedback ahead of preparations for the 2027 general election.

All Resident Electoral Commissioners from the 36 states and the FCT attended the session.

Members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions were also present, saying the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration to improve local government elections nationwide.

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