2027 elections: Seven actions INEC must take to build trust in election results, By Samson Itodo

Samson Itodo has outlined seven specific actions the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must undertake to improve public trust ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The recommendations focus on the management of election results, which is identified as the most contentious and critical stage of the electoral process.

The analysis highlights that the translation of citizen votes into official outcomes is currently a point of significant vulnerability where results are frequently subject to alteration. By addressing these procedural weaknesses, the proposed measures aim to secure the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that outcomes accurately reflect the votes cast by the electorate.