Politics

Nigerians Still Have Faith in Electoral Process – INEC Insists

Spokesman Rotimi Oyekanmi points to turnout at continuous voter registration centres as proof that criticism from civil society groups misreads reality.

29 September 2025 1 min read
Election official holding up a ballot beside boxes marked presidential and senatorial, with officials watching at a polling

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has dismissed claims that voters are losing confidence in the country’s elections.

INEC says strong turnoutat its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centres was proof that Nigerians remain eager to participate in democracy.

Spokesman Rotimi Oyekanmi told reporters that criticism from some civil society and religious groups does not reflect reality.

He said the commission would continue to build trust by improving transparency.

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Written byAkpevwe Igho

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