INEC Chairman Warns Staff Against Partisan Politics

Author: Chinedu AdonuPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, urged staff to remain neutral and professional, warning that unethical conduct would not be tolerated. At a meeting with South-East regional staff in Enugu, he announced a reward-and-sanction system and a new salary structure scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, to improve staff welfare and reduce the risk of officials being induced. He also said the Enugu office had received 10 new pickup vans, non-sensitive election materials were ready, and staff training would begin soon.

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