The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has declared that the commission would strive to give Nigeria the best election in 2027.

He, however, added that INEC can not give a perfect election, which is actually what Nigerians are expecting.

Amupitan made the declaration on Sunday while speaking at a Citizens Town Hall on the Electoral Act 2026.

While admitting that INEC has the capacity to transmit results electronically and would do that, Amupitan raised concerns about the real-time expectation of transmission of results.

He said, “Let me just appeal to Nigerians because I have noticed now that what Nigerians desire is a perfect election. And INEC will strive as much as possible to give this country the best election, however, we will not be able to achieve a 100% perfect election for now. As far as the electronic transmission of results is concerned, we have the capacity to transmit the results and we are going to transmit them. The only concern is real time, what is real time?”

Also speaking at the event, Amupitan assured of the readiness of INEC to conduct a peaceful, credible and transparent election.

According to him, the 2027 elections would be the best Nigeria has ever had.

“By the grace of God, the 2027 election will be the best Nigeria has ever had. The electorate of 2027 is more aware and understands the direct correlation between elections and national development.

“We want a process that guarantees the legitimacy and confidence people want to see in their system. When people trust INEC and their leaders, the country will move forward,” Amupitan said.