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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged stronger measures to protect about 232,000 votes of individuals with disabilities from intimidation, harassment and discrimination forward of the 2027 basic elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, mentioned the fee was prioritising disability-inclusive election safety protocols, focused coaching for safety personnel, accessible channels for reporting incidents and stronger coordination amongst electoral and safety businesses.
He mentioned the fee’s data confirmed that individuals with disabilities accounted for roughly 0.23 per cent of registered voters, stressing that credible elections should enable each eligible Nigerian to vote freely, safely and with out discrimination.
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