INEC Unveils Plans to Improve Safety, Participation of PWDs During Elections

Group calls for disability-inclusive electoral security practices

The group asked the police and the NSCDC to adopt and implement disability-inclusive security practices to strengthen the protection, safety and participation of persons with disabilities during electoral processes.

No Voter Should Be Denied Right To Vote Over Disability, Insecurity

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure persons with disabilities (PWDs) can participate safely and freely in the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the call on Friday, October 23, 2026, at a high-level technical […]

2027: Disability, Insecurity Must Not Stop Eligible Nigerians From Voting - INEC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure safe, accessible...

INEC Boosts Electoral Inclusion for Nigerians With Disabilities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is stepping up efforts to remove barriers to voting for persons with disabilities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, introducing assistive voting materials, dedicated queues and targeted voter education. The initiative aims to ensure that all eligible Nigerians, including persons with disabilities, can participate in the democratic process without […]

NSCDC pledges to protect voters with disabilities in 2027 elections

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will protect Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from intimidation and discrimination before, during and after the 2027 general elections. The Commandant-General of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, gave the assurance on Thursday at a technical engagement on disability-inclusive election security and protection protocols organised …