INEC unveils plans to improve safety, participation of PWDs during elections

Premium Times23 October 2026, 13:46 UTCNigeria

Mr Amupitan identified five priorities for the 2027 elections, including adopting clear, disability-inclusive election security protocols aligned with INEC’s 2026 regulations and guidelines. The post INEC unveils plans to improve safety, participation of PWDs during elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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