By Solomon Sunday
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has led a delegation of the Commission to the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections in the Republic of Korea.
The programme, which is being held in Seoul from May 29 to June 5, 2026, brings together election management bodies, electoral experts and international observers from across the world to observe and exchange knowledge on the conduct of local government elections.
Prof. Amupitan was accompanied by National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu; the Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman, Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia; and the Director of Training, Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.
The participation of the INEC delegation is expected to strengthen the Commission’s understanding of emerging trends in election administration and electoral governance, while also providing an opportunity to learn from global best practices in election observation and management.
The engagement forms part of INEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria’s electoral processes through international collaboration, knowledge sharing and capacity development.
