Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released a “strong” warning to officials of the country’s electoral body that, “ignorance of the law will no longer be tolerated in procurement processes” as the country gears up for the 2027 General Elections.
According to a statement by INEC titled ‘INEC Chairman warns against procurement law breaches, charges officials on compliance ahead of 2027 Elections’ on Thursday 2 April, 2026: “The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has issued a strong warning to officials of the Commission, declaring that ignorance of the law will no longer be tolerated in procurement processes as preparations intensify for the 2027 General Election.
“Speaking at the close of a three-day procurement training in Lagos, organised in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), the INEC Chairman described the workshop as timely and impactful, stressing that strict adherence to the Procurement Act is critical to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
“Prof. Amupitan disclosed that the Commission’s budget has been approved by the National Assembly, thereby providing a solid foundation for effective procurement planning ahead of the elections.
“The training brought together National Commissioners, Directors, and senior staff of the Commission, and featured expert sessions on procurement communication, stakeholder management, and legal compliance.
“The Chairman acknowledged the support of the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the seamless logistics and commended participants for their active engagement throughout the training.
“The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment by officials of the Commission to uphold the provisions of the Procurement Act and strengthen procurement integrity as a critical pillar in the delivery of credible elections.”
