2027: INEC reaffirms commitment to credible elections in Zamfara

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Zamfara State has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency and fairness ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Zamfara Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mahmud Isah, gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting on the resumption of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in the state.

Isah said the success of the CVR exercise and future elections depends on the collective efforts of all stakeholders, stressing that INEC, as an electoral umpire, cannot deliver a credible process on its own.

“I urge all stakeholders to join hands with the commission to ensure a credible election in 2027,” he said.

The REC emphasised that it is the civic responsibility of all eligible Nigerians to register with INEC and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in order to participate in electoral activities.

He disclosed that the commission has approved the nationwide resumption of the CVR, with online pre-registration continuing, while physical registration at INEC local government offices is scheduled to commence on January 5, 2026.

The meeting was attended by the Emirs of Gusau and Maru, as well as representatives of political parties including the All Progressives Congress, APC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP.

Also present were members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, security agencies and media organisations.