INEC to Hold World Press Conference As 2027 Elections Hit 100-day Countdown

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INEC to Hold World Press Conference As 2027 Elections Hit 100-day Countdown

ABUJA, NIGERIA — 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.

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.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. (guests to be seated by 10:00 a.m.)

Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja

Attendance: Strictly by invitation

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.

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E-signed:
Adedayo Oketola
Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman
Sunday, October 4, 2026