INEC Proposes ₦873.78 Billion for 2027 Elections

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 12/02/2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has submitted a proposed budget of ₦873.78 billion to conduct Nigeria's 2027 general elections, marking a sharp increase from the ₦313.4 billion released for the 2023 polls.INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan presented the figures on Thursday to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. The proposal aligns with the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates that election budgets be prepared and appropriated at least one year in advance.2027 Election Budget Breakdown (₦873.78 billion total):Operational costs: ₦379.75 billion (…)

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