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INEC Needs Financial Autonomy to Be Truly Independent, Amupitan Says

INEC Needs Financial Autonomy to Be Truly Independent, Amupitan Says

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, says the electoral commission cannot be fully independent without financial autonomy. He warned that relying on the normal budgetary process could weaken INEC’s ability to run free, fair and credible elections. According to Vanguard, he made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at the public presentation of a book on Nigeria’s democratic journey. Amupitan said INEC’s mandate goes beyond conducting elections. It also covers voter registration, political party monitoring and the voters’ register. He added that credible elections will require cooperation from political parties, security agencies, the media, civil society and citizens ahead of the 2027 polls.

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K
kemi

If INEC gets financial autonomy, what checks will stop abuse while still protecting its independence?

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P
prince

True talk, autonomy matters, but proper oversight still dey needed so no one turns am to free-for-all.

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H
hala

This point makes sense, because an election body depending too much on the normal budget process may struggle to plan properly.

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Y
yemi

Financial autonomy sounds good, but independence is bigger than funding alone; leadership and accountability still matter.

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kris

A clearer funding framework with strict oversight could help INEC plan early and reduce last-minute pressure on elections.

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