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INEC to politicians on 2027 polls: Your ambitions not worth blood of Nigerians
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The voter register has surpassed 103 million, with 57,000 new BVAS acquired. The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a warning to politicians regarding the 2027 polls.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a warning to politicians regarding the 2027 polls. Their ambitions should not be worth the blood of Nigerians, the commission stated. Arrests, sanctions, and prosecution are vowed against parties, candidates, and agents who engage in violence, hate speech, and vote-buying.
The voter register has surpassed 103 million, with 57,000 new BVAS acquired. PVC collection is set to begin on Friday.
Further details on the commission's plans and warnings are available from the source, including information on tracking illegal campaign spending.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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