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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a proposal to invite the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief lawmakers on preparations for the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a potential distraction to the commission.
Kalu argued that INEC’s periodic public briefings were sufficient to keep Nigerians informed about its readiness for the elections, stressing the need to allow the electoral body to concentrate on its responsibilities.
He made his position known during Wednesday’s plenary while contributing to a motion sponsored by the Minority Whip, Mansur Soro, and the Deputy Minority Leader, Abdulsamad Dasuki.
The lawmakers had proposed inviting Amupitan to brief the House on INEC’s level of preparedness for the forthcoming general elections.
However, Kalu opposed the prayer seeking the commission chairman’s appearance before the lawmakers, arguing that the engagement could divert the attention of INEC’s leadership and officials from critical electoral preparations.
According to him, the commission should be allowed to focus on its statutory duties rather than undertake additional engagements that could affect its preparations.
“With about 80 days to the elections, it will amount to a distraction of the INEC Chairman and his team,” Kalu said.
The Deputy Speaker maintained that INEC’s existing public communication channels provided an avenue for addressing concerns about its readiness for the polls.
The proposal comes amid growing attention to the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, with lawmakers seeking assurances on its operational readiness and capacity to conduct credible polls.
The debate highlights differing positions within the House on how best to exercise legislative oversight over the electoral umpire while ensuring that preparations for the elections remain on course.
INEC is responsible for organising, conducting and supervising federal and state elections in Nigeria, making its preparedness a key issue as political activities ahead of the 2027 polls gather momentum.
Kalu’s opposition to the proposed invitation centres on concerns that summoning the commission’s leadership at this stage could distract it from its electoral responsibilities, while the motion’s sponsors are seeking direct clarification from the electoral body on its level of readiness.
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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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