100 Days to 2027 Elections: INEC Sets October 6 for World Press Conference

100 Days to 2027 Elections: INEC Sets October 6 for World Press Conference
By Raphael Ekpang
Abuja (Core Reporters) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election.
The conference is expected to provide updates on the Commission’s preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and other critical measures aimed at ensuring the integrity and credibility of the electoral process.
The event will be addressed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, (SAN) alongside other key stakeholders involved in the electoral process.
The National Stakeholders’ Meeting is part of the Commission’s efforts to promote transparency, proactive public communication and collaboration among key actors in the electoral ecosystem ahead of the 2027 polls.
Participants are expected to include 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, election observer groups, disability rights advocates, religious and traditional leaders, youth organisations and media executives.
The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja.
Attendance is strictly by invitation.
The proceedings 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 designated security checkpoints.