Nigeria’s INEC Moves to Protect Voters with Disabilities Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nigeria’s election commission says it will change how it protects voters with disabilities, starting with the 2027 general elections. The Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, announced the plan on Wednesday. He said the commission has set five priorities for the 2027 elections. The first priority is a clear set of security rules for elections that includes people with disabilities (PWDs). These rules will follow INEC’s 2026 regulations and guidelines. The announcement signals a shift toward safer and wider participation for a group that often faces barriers at polling units.