The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a two-day training programme for officials of political parties on the use of the INEC candidate nomination portal (ICNP) in preparation for the 2027 general election.
Speaking at the opening of the training in Abuja on
Thursday, Bayode Lawrence, INEC’s director of information, communication, and
technology (ICT), said the initiative was designed to equip political party
officials with the knowledge and procedures in the nomination and electronic
submission of candidates’ documents.
Lawrence, represented by Anthonia Idemudia, deputy director
of ICT, said the training is important for officials participating in the
process to reduce avoidable challenges and ensure a hitch-free nomination
exercise.
May Agbamuche-Mbu, chairperson of the legal services,
clearance, and complaint committee (LSC&CC) at INEC, described candidate
nomination as a fundamental stage of the electoral process.
Agbamuche-Mbu, who was represented by Ibrahim Sani, acting
director-general of the Electoral Institute, noted that the success of any
election begins with the proper nomination of candidates.
She said political parties must fully understand and comply
with the legal and procedural requirements guiding the process.
“Nomination of candidates remains one of the most critical
stages of the electoral process. Indeed, it is the foundation upon which
elections are conducted. Without duly nominated candidates, there can be no
electoral contest,” Agbamuche-Mbu said.
She added that the 2026 Electoral Act places responsibility
on political parties to submit details of their sponsored candidates within the
stipulated timelines and in the approved format.
Agbamuche-Mbu said the training is timely due to the release
of the INEC’s timetable and schedule of activities, noting that candidate
nomination is scheduled to commence on June 27.
“Compliance at the nomination stage contributes
significantly to reducing disputes, enhancing certainty, and strengthening
public confidence in the electoral process,” she said.
“The success of the 2027 general election begins with
adequate preparation, and this training is an important part of that
preparation.”
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