100-day countdown to 2027 elections: INEC to hold world press conference

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to mark 100 days to the 2027 general election.

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.

A statement Sunday by the chief press secretary to INEC chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said the event would be addressed by INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, alongside other key stakeholders involved in the electoral process.

The statement further said, “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.

The event will be broadcast live on major national television networks and streamed on INEC’s official social media platforms.

Accredited media representatives and invited guests are required to present their invitation cards or accreditation badges at security checkpoints.