Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, alongside N171 billion to fund its operations in the 2026 fiscal year.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the Commission's 2026 budget proposal and projected 2027 election cost before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in Abuja.

Amupitan explained that the N873.78 billion allocation is intended to cover the full conduct of national polls in 2027. In addition, N171 billion is required to support the Commission's routine activities in 2026, including bye-elections and off-season elections.

He noted that the pro...