INEC Seeks N873bn for 2027 Elections; NASS Pushes for Full Funding Release
Oru Leonard
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.778 billion for the 2027 general elections, Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan revealed to the National Assembly joint Committee on Electoral Matters. NASS is pushing for timely release of funds.
Highlight of the budget include:
Election budget breakdown: Operation cost (N379.748bn), Administrative cost (N92.317bn), Technological cost (N209.206bn), Election capital cost (N154.905bn), and Miscellaneous (N42.608bn)
2026 budget: INEC proposes N171bn, with personnel cost (N109bn), overhead cost (N18.7bn), election conduct (N42.63bn), and capital allocation (N1.4bn)
Senators and Representatives urge full release of INEC’s annual budget as a first-line charge agency, citing electoral independence
The NASS committee has approved a motion for a one-time release of INEC’s annual budget, emphasizing the need for electoral preparedness.
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